Dental Hygienists
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $65,110.00 | $87,530.00 | $100,630.00 |
| Virginia | $76,720.00 | $91,060.00 | $100,910.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $79,440.00 | $104,730.00 | $112,740.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $71,910.00 | $98,190.00 | $108,230.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $80,330.00 | $91,440.00 | $96,890.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $67,830.00 | $78,820.00 | $86,400.00 |
| Crater Area | $74,920.00 | $85,700.00 | $94,880.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $81,040.00 | $85,990.00 | $93,220.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $62,450.00 | $76,940.00 | $85,140.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $82,770.00 | $104,750.00 | $113,030.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $73,350.00 | $91,420.00 | $98,160.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $72,340.00 | $84,560.00 | $95,320.00 |
| South Central | $75,100.00 | $80,440.00 | $88,450.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $61,490.00 | $78,230.00 | $84,300.00 |
| West Piedmont | $75,990.00 | $80,600.00 | $87,860.00 |
| Western Virginia | $73,300.00 | $81,800.00 | $86,420.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
