- Dental hygienists are employed by dentists to help clean and polish teeth, take x-rays, and generally help teach patients about good dental health. To practice as a dental hygienist, a candidate must complete a dental hygienist certification program and obtain a state license. Depending on the state she practices in, a hygienist may be allowed to administer anesthesia, place and carve filling materials, and perform other specialized functions.
- As of 2009, the average annual salary of dental hygienists in Toledo, Ohio, is $57,440. The annual median salary is $57,200. Dental hygienist salaries range from $45,020 on the low end to $71,530 for the 560 employed in Toledo. The average hourly rate for a dental hygienist in Toledo is $27.62, ranging from $21.65 to $34.39.
- As of 2009, 7,100 dental hygienists work in Ohio with an average annual salary of $62,030. Toledo's average salary is $4,830 lower than the state average at $57,200. The statewide average hourly wage for Ohio is $29.82, $2.20 higher than Toledo's wage of $27.62. Of all metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Ohio, Toledo is the 11th best-paying for dental hygienists. Columbus has the highest average annual wage at $67,790. The Wheeling West Virginia-Ohio metropolitan area has the lowest average wage at $43,280.
- As of 2009, 173,900 dental hygienists were employed in the U.S. with an average annual salary of $67,860. Jobs for dental hygienists are expected to grow by 36 percent by 2018. This astounding growth makes dental hygienists one of the fastest-growing occupations. Among other factors, the growing number of dentists relying on dental hygienists, an aging U.S. population requiring more dental care, and a greater emphasis on dental preventative services primarily performed by dental hygienists are contributing to the extraordinary job growth.
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