Dental Hygienists (29-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,810
Mean wage		$40.37
Entry wage		$32.01
10th percentile wage		$29.95
50th percentile wage		$40.90
90th percentile wage		$50.32

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	3,750	98.4%
Public Administration	30	0.7%
Hospitals	20	0.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	3,750	41.02
Hospitals	20	36.93
Public Administration	30	35.64

Dental Hygienists (29-2021)

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$40.90		$36.43		$4.47
2016	$39.94	+2.4%	$35.58	+2.4%	$4.37
2015	$39.18	+2%	$34.90	+2%	$4.28
2014	$38.44	+1.9%	$34.24	+1.9%	$4.20
2013	$37.71	+1.9%	$33.59	+1.9%	$4.12
2012	$36.98	+2%	$32.93	+2%	$4.04
2011	$36.40	+1.6%	$32.42	+1.6%	$3.98
2010	$35.76	+1.8%	$31.85	+1.8%	$3.91
2009	$35.38	+1.1%	$31.51	+1.1%	$3.87
2008	$34.33	+3.1%	$30.58	+3.1%	$3.75
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$40.90		$22.06		$18.84
2016	$39.94	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$18.59
2015	$39.18	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$18.27
2014	$38.44	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$17.98
2013	$37.71	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$17.66
2012	$36.98	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$17.27
2011	$36.40	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$17.01
2010	$35.76	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$16.70
2009	$35.38	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$16.57
2008	$34.33	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$16.00

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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