Dental Hygienist Salary In Arkansas
Dental hygienist salaries in Arkansas vary depending on where you work. The median annual salary for dental hygienists in Arkansas is $73,330, which is higher than the national average of $68,450.
The top-paying metropolitan area is Searcy-Van Buren, AR with a mean annual salary of $76,590. The lowest paying region is Fort Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR with a mean annual salary of $71,990.
The median annual salary for a dental hygienist in Arkansas is $65,480. The hourly wage for dental hygienists ranges from $29.70 to $38.99 per hour. The highest paid dental hygienists work in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, where they earn an average of $73,270 per year.
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Arkansas was $70,470 in 2017. The highest 10% earned more than $100,950 per year, while the lowest 10% earned less than $48,810. The median annual wages for dental hygienists in Arkansas was $70,470 in 2017. The highest 10% earned more than $100,950 per year, while the lowest 10% earned less than $48,810.
Dental Hygienist Salary In Arkansas
Salaries by years of experience in Arkansas
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $33.83 |
| 1 to 2 years | – |
| 3 to 5 years | – |
| 6 to 9 years | – |
| More than 10 years | $45.80 |
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Top companies for Dental Hygienists in Arkansas
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 Arkansas
- Little Rock, AR$38.75 per hour10 salaries reported
- Bentonville, AR$38.62 per hour13 salaries reported
- Fayetteville, AR$36.41 per hour13 salaries reported
- Fort Smith, AR$36.00 per hour6 salaries reported
- Springdale, AR$35.71 per hour8 salaries reported
- Rogers, AR$35.47 per hour14 salaries reported
- Hot Springs, AR$34.67 per hour7 salaries reported
- Russellville, AR$34.20 per hour6 salaries reported
- Farmington, AR$33.32 per hour6 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 $38.32 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
Conway Regional Heath SystemSeniorWorksCentral Arkansas Dental OfficeCriswell Clinic Family DentistryThe Heights Dental Clinic
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Top specialties
Primary Care
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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
