Pays $48/hr — $9k below the Dental Hygienist market median of ~$109k (528 jobs)
Dental Hygienist
About the Role
Full-time dental hygienist in Louisville, KY. Average $48/hour plus earning opportunities, $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits.
Join Mortenson Dental Partners as a Dental Hygienist – $10K Sign-On Bonus in Louisville, Kentucky.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $48/hr.
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- Health insurance
- Retirement options
- Paid time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Career advancement pathways
- Advanced technology
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Mortenson Dental Partners in Louisville, Kentucky.
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Hygienist will provide high-quality dental care to patients in a professional and supportive environment. They will collaborate with the dental team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and maintain state-of-the-art equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygiene License in the state of practice or be a student in an accredited program. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen is required for employment.
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
In Kentucky, Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$94k across 24 listings, vs ~$104k nationally (894 listings).
Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Mortenson Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 15 active listings.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dental Hygienist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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