The demand for dental hygiene workers outpaces supply, so much that it is common for one person to hold several dental hygiene jobs.  Many dental hygienists work less than 35 hours per week.  Dental advances and fluoridation treatments have caused more people to keep their natural teeth for a longer period of time.  Future job growth in this field is expected to grow significantly for the next eight years.

The salary range of dental hygienists is excellent.  Since so many are part time positions, the Department of Labor reports these wages on an hourly basis.  The median income for dental hygienists is $26.59 per hour.  The low end is $17.34 per hour and the high end is $39.24 per hour.