Dental Hygienist - Tacoma, WA
Listed compensation
Compensation $65-70/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Smile Brands as a Dental Hygienist – $65-70/hr, Flexible Schedule in Tacoma, Washington, United States. HYGIENISTS — WE’RE GROWING IN TACOMA! $65–$70/HR | FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME | FLEXIBLE HOURS Looking for a hygiene opportunity that gives you great pay AND flexibility?
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $65 - $70/hr.
- Full benefits available for eligible schedules
- Complimentary CE opportunities
- Supportive clinical team
- Modern dental technology
- Opportunities to grow your career
- Patient-focused environment
Work Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Smile Brands as a Dental Hygienist – $65-70/hr, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The dental hygienist will deliver high-quality preventive dental care and perform assessments and diagnostics within their scope of practice. They are also responsible for educating patients on oral health and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed dental hygienist or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington. A current CPR certification and strong communication skills are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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