Dental Hygiene Salary in Texas
The dental hygiene profession is growing, and Texas is home to many people who work in the field. But what’s the average dental hygienist salary in Texas?
Dental hygienists’ salaries vary widely across the country, but they tend to be higher in states with a greater number of dental schools—and Texas has more than any other state. In fact, it has four: Baylor College of Dentistry, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, and University of Houston College of Dentistry.
The state also has many dental hygiene programs that are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). These include programs at Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU), Lubbock Christian University (LCU), Midwestern State University (MSU), University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC), and many others.
Dental Hygiene Salary In Texas
Salaries by years of experience in Texas
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $36.33 |
| 1 to 2 years | – |
| 3 to 5 years | – |
| 6 to 9 years | – |
| More than 10 years | $49.19 |
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Top companies for Dental Hygienists in Texas
Fox Creek Family Dental3.816 reviews9 salaries reported$61.98per hour- Western Dental Services2.9620 reviews20 salaries reported$57.38per hour
- Dental Connections4.76 reviews24 salaries reported$56.79per hour
- Advanced Dentistry3.115 reviews52 salaries reported$54.44per hour
- Ideal Dental2.620 reviews20 salaries reported$53.58per hour
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Highest paying cities for Dental Hygienists in Texas
- Dallas, TX$42.90 per hour100 salaries reported
- Austin, TX$42.65 per hour307 salaries reported
- Houston, TX$42.05 per hour166 salaries reported
- San Antonio, TX$40.04 per hour124 salaries reported
- Frisco, TX$39.57 per hour23 salaries reported
- Round Rock, TX$38.62 per hour22 salaries reported
- Carrollton, TX$38.02 per hour9 salaries reported
- Spring, TX$37.58 per hour24 salaries reported
- El Paso, TX$36.64 per hour23 salaries reported
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Where can a Dental Hygienist earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Hygienists
Most recommended license
Chiropractic Licenseearn +19.10% more
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 50.00% since 2018. Dental Hygienists with this license earn +19.10% more than the average base salary, which is $41.15 per hour.20132014201520162017201820192020
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2014 | 6 | increase by 200.00% |
| 2015 | 18 | increase by 200.00% |
| 2016 | 30 | increase by 66.67% |
| 2017 | 40 | increase by 33.33% |
| 2018 | 32 | decrease by 20.00% |
| 2019 | 16 | decrease by 50.00% |
Top companies hiring Dental Hygienists on Indeed
Broberg Family DentalTexas Health and Human Services CommissionOrthodent Management LLCUT Health Science Center at San AntonioProcter & Gamble
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Top specialties
Primary Care
+9.36%salary
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Salaries by qualificationsLicensesSpecialties
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic License | +19.10% | 4 jobs | 4 |
| Registered Dental Hygienist | +3.04% | 2,711 jobs | 4,701 |
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Most common benefits for Dental Hygienists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
