What is the hourly and yearly salary of a dental hygienist?

I live in Cartersville Ga and i heard that hygienist make 40 dollars an hour, but of course you dont have a job in one office. What is the salary hourly and is it easy to find 40 hours a week of work>? Also what is the usual yearly salary and average hours of work most can make if not 40?
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March 29th, 2010 at 11:02 am
From what I understand, dental hygienists are supposed to make a good hourly wage though typically work at a couple different offices and may not receive health benefits. Here is a website for general info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search ‘dental hygienist’.
The website for the ADA: http://www.ada.org and search ‘your oral health’ and then ‘careers in dentistry’ for general info. One’s geographic location may pay more than another.
For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
March 29th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Hygienst normally don’t work a 40 hour week, making $40+ an hour is standard, plus bonus monthly. I only work 3 days a week, and make a great living !
March 29th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Most hygiensts work per diem. Meaning, they get a certain amount a day…many are independent contractors.
To get a ballpark daily wage, you can call a dental dental assistant/hygienist temporary agency and find out what they’re making a day
March 30th, 2010 at 12:57 am
We have hygienst who earn up too £45 an hour in London, most won’t work 40 hrs per week, but yes you can make great money, not too sure how the wages work in the US but I am sure its similar. Interesting post by the way.