Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$85k-$115k
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Job Description
- Dental Hygienist
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- Job ID: 762
- Average Salary: $85,000-$115,000 per year (based on experience, days worked, and additional compensation)
- Location: 5255 79th St, Lubbock, TX 79424
- Job Type: Full Time
- Advance Your Career While Making a Difference in Patient Care
Are you a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist seeking a meaningful opportunity in a patient-centered environment? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality care while collaborating with a team that values excellence and innovation? If so, we invite you to join our dental practice that invests in you as a dental provider.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Benefits Package: We provide a comprehensive compensation plan, including health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and more.
Continuous Professional Growth: Access continuing education opportunities and pathways for career advancement.
Supportive Practice Culture: Collaborate with a close-knit team dedicated to mutual respect, innovation, and patient well-being.
Advanced Technology: Practice with state-of-the-art equipment designed to elevate patient care and streamline your workflow.
Requirements
Hold an active Dental Hygiene License in the state that you're applying to OR be a Dental Hygiene student in an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Join our team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact. Apply today to become an integral part of our dedicated dental team, or email Kayla Rains, RDH, at kayla.rains@mdpweb.net to discuss our opportunities further.
- Together, we’ll help our patients achieve brighter smiles and healthier lives.
- Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental hygiene care to patients in a professional and supportive environment. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure patient well-being and utilize advanced technology to streamline clinical workflows.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygiene License in the state of Texas or be currently enrolled in an accredited Dental Hygiene program. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$115k | Dental Hygienist median $262k (middle half $223k–$300k)49 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$103k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Texas | 457 active | 5,776 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Texas healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment457 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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