Dental Hygienist - Austin - Westgate 38496
Listed compensation
$55 – $60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- HYGIENISTS: READY FOR A BETTER GIG?
- Tired of feeling overworked, underappreciated, and stuck in the same routine?
- Yeah… we thought so.
- Castle Dental – Austin, TX, Westgate, (supported by Smile Brands)is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist who wants great pay, real support, and a schedule that actually gives you room to breathe.
- $55 – $60/hr + Uncapped Production Bonus
- Complimentary CE Opportunities
- Full Benefits Package
- New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
- Full-Time | 5 Days/Week
This Is the Kind of Office Where
- Your skills are respected
- Your schedule makes sense
- Your patients value you
- Your team has your back
- You can grow your career AND your paycheck
- Whether you’re a seasoned hygienist or just starting your career, we want someone who:
- Loves educating patients
- Brings positive energy
- Wants to grow clinically and financially
Knows Hygiene Can Change Lives
If you’re looking for a fresh start with a team that gets it — this is your sign.
Work hard. Get paid well.
Apply today and come see why Castle Dental Austin Westgate is different.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
- Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
- Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
- Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
- Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
- A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
- Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
- A current CPR certification
About
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k 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, 43% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $99k–$110k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$123k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Texas | 120 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Texas | 471 active | 5,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $11k) · 2% offer loan repayment471 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 802 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - Austin - Westgate 38496 at Castle Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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