Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$114K - $180K+
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Houston, TX - We are looking for a full-time Registered Dental Hygienist to work at our Deer Park office.
We are fortunate to be the largest employer of hygienists in Texas! We are redefining what it means to deliver quality comprehensive patient care! Our industry-leading Hygiene program provides our Hygienists with state-of-the-art facilities, world class tools including x-rays powered by artificial intelligence and hygiene lasers to better educate and transform our patients’ lives - ALL while having the potential to earn over $180,000 annually.
Why Join JDO? We welcome you as a PROVIDER!
- Assisted Hygiene: Dental Assistants support JDO Hygienists for all assessments, medical/dental history, X-rays, and iTero scans. Hygienists use these assessments in conjunction with periodontal readings to determine appropriate periodontal therapy
- Mentorship: Through our hands-on world class mentorship program, our Hygienists grow to provide comprehensive care to patients, maximizing their clinical, professional, and financial growth
- Industry-Leading Compensation: Our full-time Hygienists earn $114,000 - $180,000+/year, enjoy uncapped income potential. Over 25% of our hygienists make $135k or more
- Preferred Schedule: Enjoy guaranteed hours based on a mutually agreed upon schedule. Get your hours - no clocking out if without a patient!
- Technology: 3D iTero scanners, Overjet AI, Hygiene Lasers (we cover the certification cost)
- Training & Advancement with CEs included and extensive mentorship to ensure your success
- Career Opportunities: Grow professionally according to your passion! Hygienists can become trainers, mentors, operations leaders, and corporate team members
Learn More Here: youtube link to the hygiene video
What You'll Need
- Graduate of Accredited Dental Hygiene Program
- Active Texas RDH Licensure
More About Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics
Founded in 1967, Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics provides the finest comprehensive oral healthcare in the industry at over 70 locations across Texas and Oklahoma.
Our mission is to improve our patients' lives by offering high-quality general dentistry, hygiene, and orthodontic services under one roof. With state-of-the-art technology and a team of compassionate providers like you, we aim to build lasting relationships with our patients by earning their trust and helping them achieve optimal oral health.
Our commitment to comprehensive care, provider empowerment, and innovative technology has earned us recognition from top industry partners and major publications such as Forbes and Group Dentistry Now. Additionally, our well-established brand boasts over 39,000 5-star patient reviews.
We’re changing the industry - don’t miss your chance to join! Many offices already have a waitlist.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive periodontal therapy and patient care using state-of-the-art technology. They will work alongside dental assistants to perform assessments, medical history reviews, and diagnostic scans.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited dental hygiene program. An active Texas Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license is required.
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 ~$147k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k 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, 38% have no call, 70% 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–$180k | Dental Hygienist median $104k (middle half $94k–$114k)155 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Texas | 467 active | 5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Jefferson Dental Clinic 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 ~$147k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Benefits & Perks
17 jobs · 15 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Deer Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $264k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,793/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.