Job Outlook & Careers
The U.S. Department of Labor's website indicates that employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 19 percent through 2024 -- faster than average for all occupations. For Wyoming, the increase is expected to be 24 percent through 2022. Many hygienists work part-time in multiple offices, particularly in rural locations.
Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will continue to spur the demand for preventive dental services.
| 2014 Wage Information U.S. Bureau Labor Statistics |
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| Percentile | 10 percent | 25 percent | 50 percent Median |
75 percent | 90 percent |
| National Hourly Wage | $23.65 | $28.80 | $34.38 | $40.98 | $46.82 |
| National Annual Wage | $49,200 | $59,900 | $71,500 | $85,200 | $97,400 |
| Wyoming Hourly Wage | $24.64 | $28.00 | $32.21 | $36.24 | $43.09 |
| Wyoming Annual Wage | $51,300 | $58,200 | $67,000 | $75,400 | $89,600 |
State and National Trends
| United States | Employment | Percent Change | Projected Annual Job Openings1 | |
| 2014 | 2024 | |||
| Dental Hygienist | 200,500 | 237,900 | +19% | 7,030 |
| Wyoming | Employment | Percent Change | Projected Annual Job Openings1 | |
| 2012 | 2022 | |||
| Dental Hygienist | 440 | 550 | +24% | 20 |
1Projected Annual Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.
Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2012-2022, while the projections period for national data is 2014-2024.
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