Covington, Washington

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist - Covington Family Dentistry

New grads welcome!

Covington Family Dentistry is looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced RDH or just starting out, we’ll help you grow. New grads get one-on-one mentorship and a lighter schedule at first, so you can build confidence and get comfortable with the office before taking on a full patient load.

Highlights

$65–$75/hour base plus bonus eligibility
$5,000 sign-on bonus
4–5 day work week
Dedicated hygiene mentor and hands-on training
Placement available before licensure
Cushioned schedule while you settle into the office flow

Compensation and Benefits

$65–$75/hour base plus bonus eligibility
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
CE allowance, study club, and ongoing mentorship

Qualifications

Current Washington State RDH license (or in progress for new grads)
Current CPR/BLS certification

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide patient care and hygiene services within the Covington Family Dentistry office. They will participate in hands-on training and mentorship programs to build clinical confidence.

Qualifications

Education: Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental hygieneClinical practiceCommunication

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Washington?
Measure	This job	Market
Listed pay	$135k–$156k	Dental Hygienist median $146k (middle half $128k–$151k)82 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay	~$136k in purchasing power	Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Washington	155 active	5,749 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work setting	on-site	peers: 45% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment	$5k sign-on	Washington healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment155 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings	729 in the last 30 days	471 the 30 days before (+55%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026

Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers

<$135k

$135k-150k

$156k

$165k-180k

$183k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match

100% this job

CME allowance

68% this job

Sign-on bonus

64% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

About Elevate Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care

Denver, CO

51-200 employees

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

CE allowance

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Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value: $575k
Typical market rent: $2,491/mo
Residents’ average commute: 33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100: 111.1
State income tax: None

Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.