Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Dental Hygienist Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $98,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Dental Hygienists assess patients for oral hygiene problems, admister oral hygiene care, and advise patients on oral health maintenance. General Information Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Dental Hygienist Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 108 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 108 openings per year are projected for Dental Hygienist. +13.5% Employment Change Employment for Dental Hygienist is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.5% between 2025 and 2030. $47.57 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $47.57/hour. Entry level workers are paid $40.55, while experienced workers are paid $50.60. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,209 Dental Hygienist in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,372. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Dental Hygienist are Offices of Dentists, All Other Industries, and Offices of Physicians. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Dental Hygienist include Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, and Psychology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Dental Hygienist is Associate's. 88% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
