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Dental Hygienist - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Dental Hygienist"
How much does a Dental Hygienist in the federal government get paid? $70,560.96* *Based on the 2021 average.Dental Hygienist was the 214th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 605 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Dental Hygiene, with an average salary of $70,605.
Government Dental Hygiene jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions the principal duties of which are to supervise or perform dental hygiene work including: oral prophylaxis, preliminary periodontal examinations involving diagnostic tests and x-rays, oral health education, preparation of treatment plans for plaque control, and application of topical fluorides and desensitizing agents to the teeth. Included in this occupation are positions concerned with planning, conducting, and evaluating preventive dental health programs for communities such as military installations and public health program areas. Positions in this occupation require a knowledge of the concepts, techniques, and procedures of dental hygiene.
Agencies that have hired a Dental Hygienist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 481 | $70,605.49 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 65 | $63,806.48 |
| Indian Health Service | 56 | $78,156.20 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 2 | $0.00 |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | 1 | $62,894.00 |
Dental Hygienist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Dental Hygienist is $70,560.96. The highest paid Dental Hygienist made $105,562 in 2021.
Common Dental Hygienist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Dental Hygiene Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 540 |
| GL - Gs Employees In Grades 3 Through 10 Paid A Law Enforcement Officer Special Base Rate | 65 |
| Category: | N/A |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Average Dental Hygiene Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Dental Hygienist was $45,180. Since then, the average pay has increased to $70,561 in 2021.
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The series code of this occupation is 0682.