Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$40-45 an hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Wednesday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Sugar House Dentist is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team of dental professionals in Salt Lake City, UT! Our office is equipped with the latest technologies to provide the best patient care, making appointments a breeze for both our Hygienists and our patients. If you're passionate about oral health and are excited about creating positive patient experiences, we hope to hear from you!
New Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply!
Compensation
$40-45 an hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time
- Monday through Wednesday
- 7am - 5pm
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
- Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid UT Hygiene license
- INDHRDH02
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental hygiene care to patients in a modern office setting. Maintain excellent oral health standards and ensure a positive patient experience.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah 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, 63% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k | Dental Hygienist median $95k (middle half $92k–$95k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$84k in purchasing power | Utah index 98.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygiene listings in Utah | 23 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental hygienist listings in Utah | 84 active | 6,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dental Hygiene listings | 827 in the last 30 days | 451 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at MB2 Dental a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top Dental Hygienist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
22 jobs · 18 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement
Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Vienna, Virginia
Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement
$60-$70/hrDental Hygienist
$70+/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Salt Lake City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $586k
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.