Dental Hygienist Jobs
Across 2,122 live Dental Hygienist listings, median advertised pay is $114K (75th percentile $125K), based on the 1,334 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are PDS Health (≥202), Aspen Dental (≥109), Smile Brands (≥100).
2,122+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 1,334 roles pay ~$114k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Dental Hygienist Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | PDS Health (202), Aspen Dental (109), Smile Brands (100) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 24, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Dental Hygienist jobs is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 50,341+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Dental Hygienist jobs.
How much do dental hygienist earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dental hygienist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dental hygienist jobs available?
Some dental hygienist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dental hygienist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dental hygienist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dental hygienist right now?
Employers currently hiring for dental hygienist roles include Gold Coast Dental, Jackson Creek Dental, Three Lakes Dental Wellness, Dental Associates of West Michigan, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dental hygienist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 2,122 dental hygienist positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dental Hygienist Jobs
PDS Health202+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aspen Dental109+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
Smile Brands100+ open roles here · WLB 74/100
Dental Care Alliance77+ open roles here · WLB 64/100
InterDent Service55+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
North Dental43+ open roles here · WLB 75/100
SGA Dental Partners35+ open roles here · WLB 75/100Elite Dental Partners26+ open roles here · WLB 75/100