Registered Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$48+/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Our private dental office is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our outstanding team! Located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, our practice combines the charm of a historic setting with the convenience of advanced dental technology.
We are committed to providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming, team-oriented environment where our employees are valued and supported. If you're passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles, we'd love to connect with you!
- Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
- Compensation: $48+ per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time
Monday through Thursday
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) options
- Complimentary CE courses through affiliated vendors
- Employee referral bonus program
- Team lunches and office celebrations
- Paid parking
Qualifications
- Active New York State Dental Hygiene License
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Strong Teamwork and Communication Skills
- Join a practice that values quality care, teamwork, and professional development while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives every day.
- INDHRDH02
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will provide exceptional patient care in a private dental office setting. They will work collaboratively with the team to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Private Dental Office holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 22 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $100k–$120k)44 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in New York | 281 active | 5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Private Dental Office | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index22 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist at Private Dental Office a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.
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