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Dental Hygienist - Heights

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

The Airway Dentists is a leading pioneer in providing exceptional dental care.

We are hiring Full-Time or Part-time Registered Dental Hygienist for our patient-centered office to join us in redefining the standard of care in dentistry.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and will be open to taking a new approach to dental care by bridging the gap between our wonderful patients and capable providers. They should be friendly, energetic, motivated, ambitious, self-starters, dependable, and organized with a cheerful attitude.

Why Join Us?

At The Airway Dentist, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Opportunities for Continuing Education and Professional Growth
  • A Positive, Team-Oriented Culture
  • State-of-the-Art Technology

Your Role

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our patients maintain excellent oral health. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting thorough dental cleanings and periodontal treatments.
  • Educating patients on oral hygiene and preventive care techniques.
  • Performing and analyzing dental X-rays.
  • Collaborating with the dental team to provide comprehensive care.

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program.
  • License: Current TX Dental Hygiene license.

Skills

  • Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
  • Experience: Experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will conduct thorough dental cleanings, periodontal treatments, and analyze dental X-rays. They will also educate patients on oral hygiene and collaborate with the dental team to provide comprehensive care.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene program and hold a current Texas Dental Hygiene license. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care are required.

Key Skills

Dental CleaningPeriodontal TreatmentOral Hygiene Education

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

How does Confidential Employer compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$114kDental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$109k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Texas123 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Texas476 active5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings810 in the last 30 days439 the 30 days before (+85%)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. Texas figures use all dental hygienists: too few Texas Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$107k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 18 employers
11
<$120k
1
$125k
7
$130k-140k
4
$140k-150k
1
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands · Vienna, Virginia

$68-$72/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$70+/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

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About Confidential Employer

Dentists
League City, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Flexible Scheduling Options
Continuing Education and Professional Growth
State-of-the-Art Technology

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
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.