Manasquan, NJ, US

Dental Hygienist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$62/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Beautiful Smiles of NJ is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. We are committed to providing excellent patient care, educating about oral health, and creating a comfortable and relaxing patient environment. If these values resonate with you, apply today!

Compensation: $50-62 per hour, based on experience
Schedule & Office Hours
Open to full or part-time opportunities
Monday through Thursday, hours vary

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (FT employees)
PTO and paid holidays (FT employees)
401(k) options
Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey DH license
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
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Key Responsibilities

Provide dental hygiene care to patients and contribute to a comfortable, relaxing patient experience. Educate patients about oral health as part of the practice’s commitment to excellent care.

Key Skills

Oral Health EducationPatient CommunicationPatient Comfort

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in New Jersey?
Measure	This job	Market
Listed pay	$104k–$129k	Dental Hygienist median $114k (middle half $109k–$122k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay	~$107k in purchasing power	New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in New Jersey	109 active	5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work setting	on-site	peers: 35% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings

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

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 15 employers

<$110k

$110k-125k

$125k-140k

$146k

$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match

94% this job

CME allowance

72%

Sign-on bonus

39%

Loan repayment

17%

Relocation assistance

11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

Dental Hygienist

Independence Dental Services LP · Chicago, Illinois

$75/hr #2

Dental Hygienist

Elevate Dental Partners · Denver, Colorado

$60-$70/hr

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

$65-$67/hr

Dental Hygienist

$60-$65/hr

+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

Better work-life than 50% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

About Beautiful Smiles of NJ

Medical Practices

Lincoln Park, NJ

Website All Beautiful Smiles of NJ jobs

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Free CE Courses

Living in Manasquan

Typical 3-bedroom home value: $1.11M
Typical market rent: $3,119/mo
Residents’ average commute: 34 min
State income tax: Up to 10.8%

Sources & methodology

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

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