Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$62/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
- INDHRDH02
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will provide excellent patient care and educate patients on oral health. They are responsible for maintaining a comfortable and relaxing environment for all patients.
Key Skills
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, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$129k | Dental Hygienist median $116k (middle half $112k–$127k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in New Jersey | 63 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in New Jersey | 128 active | 5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 777 in the last 30 days | 462 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dental Hygienist Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
25 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
24 jobs · 13 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - South Metro
Park Dental · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licensed Dental Hygienist - Minnetonka
Park Dental · Minnetonka, Minnesota
Licensed Dental Hygienist Float - East Metro
$60-$88/hrLicensed Dental Hygienist - Stillwater
$60-$88/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Manasquan
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.11M
- Typical market rent
- $2,859/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.