Dental Hygienists (29-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,770
Mean wage		$40.16
Entry wage		$30.04
10th percentile wage		$26.39
50th percentile wage		$42.04
90th percentile wage		$50.19

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	3,700	98.1%
Public Administration	30	0.8%
Hospitals	20	0.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	3,700	$42.17
Hospitals	20	$38.97
Public Administration	30	$36.89

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	$42.04		$37.59		$4.45
2017	$41.69	+.8%	$37.28	+.8%	$4.41
2016	$40.73	+2.4%	$36.42	+2.4%	$4.31
2015	$40.09	+1.6%	$35.84	+1.6%	$4.24
2014	$39.32	+2.0%	$35.16	+2.0%	$4.16
2013	$38.58	+1.9%	$34.50	+1.9%	$4.08
2012	$37.85	+1.9%	$33.84	+1.9%	$4.01
2011	$37.11	+2.0%	$33.18	+2.0%	$3.93
2010	$36.53	+1.6%	$32.67	+1.6%	$3.87
2009	$35.89	+1.8%	$32.09	+1.8%	$3.80
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$42.04		$22.55		$19.49
2017	$41.69	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$19.38
2016	$40.73	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$19.01
2015	$40.09	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$18.87
2014	$39.32	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$18.55
2013	$38.58	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$18.25
2012	$37.85	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$17.93
2011	$37.11	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$17.53
2010	$36.53	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$17.26
2009	$35.89	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$16.95

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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