Connecticut Dental Hygienist Salary

Connecticut is quickly becoming one of the premier states for dental hygienist jobs in the country. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2013:

• Connecticut held the second highest concentration of jobs and location quotients for dental hygienists

• Danbury, Connecticut held the fifth highest concentration of jobs and location quotients for dental hygienists among all metropolitan areas in the country

• Northwestern Connecticut held the fifth highest concentration of jobs and location quotients for dental hygienists among all nonmetropolitan areas in the country

Top Paying Industries for Dental Hygienists in Connecticut

In 2014, the Connecticut Department of Labor estimated that approximately 3,840 dental hygienists were employed throughout the state. In that year, these professionals earned an average wage of $39.01/hr.

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However, workers just emerging into the field typically earned an average entry-level wage of $31.50/hr.

In 2014, the Connecticut Department of Labor determined the top paying industry for dental hygienists was education and health services. At that time, this industry paid dental hygienists an average median wage of $38.90/hr.

The second highest paying industry for dental hygienists was public administration. In 2014, this industry paid dental hygienists an average median wage of $33.92/hr.

Salary and Wage Percentiles for Dental Hygienists in Connecticut

In 2013, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the following salary and wage percentiles for dental hygienists employed in Connecticut:

• 10^th Percentile: $63,700/yr. or $30.64/hr.
• 25^th Percentile: $72,600/yr. or $34.92/hr.
• Median Percentile: $82,500/yr. or $39.68/hr.
• 75^th Percentile: $90,600/yr. or $43.54/hr.
• 90^th Percentile: $95,900/yr. or $46.10/hr.

The 2013 table below expresses the relationship between geographic location and dental hygienist salary and wages throughout Connecticut: