Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$36-$42/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Embassy Dental- Hillsboro | Nashville, TN | FULL-TIME
Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Job Description
$5,000 SIGN ON |Full-Time | $150,000 yr average yearly compensation
Great hygiene deserves great earning potential.
Our established dental practice in Nashville, TN is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist who wants more than just another hygiene position. We offer the stability of competitive hourly pay with meaningful bonus potential — plus a production-based compensation option for hygienists who want to maximize their earnings.
Choose the Compensation Structure That Works for You
Hourly + Bonus
Earn $42–$50/hour, based on experience, plus the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 per month in bonus compensation.
That means an experienced hygienist earning at the top of the hourly range could have the opportunity to earn $115K+ annually with bonus potential.
Production-Based Compensation
Prefer to have your earnings reflect your production? We offer a production-based compensation model as well.
Our hygienists on this model are currently averaging approximately $120K–$150K per year.
Whether you value the predictability of hourly compensation or want the upside of production-based pay, we give you options to build a compensation structure that fits your goals.
What You'll Find Here
- Sign On Incentives
- Established patient base and consistent schedule
- Supportive doctor and experienced team
- Clinical autonomy
- Modern practice and equipment
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off & holidays
- Continuing education and professional development
- A team that recognizes the value hygiene brings to both our patients and our practice
Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for a hygienist who is confident clinically, genuinely enjoys connecting with patients, and takes pride in providing an exceptional experience.
Qualifications
- Active Tennessee Dental Hygienist license or ability to obtain one
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Ready for Your Next Step?
If you’re looking for a practice where you can provide excellent patient care and be rewarded for the value you create, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today for a conversation about joining our Nashville team!
Key Responsibilities
Provide dental hygiene care to patients and contribute to an exceptional patient experience. Educate patients about their oral health and collaborate with the doctor and dental team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee 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, 30% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$81k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Nashville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $413k
- Typical market rent
- $1,834/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.