Dental Hygienists (29-2021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,990
Mean wage		$40.91
Entry wage		$30.62
10th percentile wage		$27.28
50th percentile wage		$43.00
90th percentile wage		$50.43

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	3,860	96.9%
Public Administration	30	0.8%
Professional and Business Services

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	3,860	$43.08
Professional and Business Services		$41.18
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	$43.00		$38.08		$4.92
2018	$42.78	+.5%	$37.88	+.5%	$4.89
2017	$41.66	+2.7%	$36.89	+2.7%	$4.77
2016	$40.70	+2.4%	$36.04	+2.4%	$4.66
2015	$40.06	+1.6%	$35.47	+1.6%	$4.58
2014	$39.29	+2.0%	$34.79	+2.0%	$4.50
2013	$38.55	+1.9%	$34.14	+1.9%	$4.41
2012	$37.82	+1.9%	$33.49	+1.9%	$4.33
2011	$37.08	+2.0%	$32.84	+2.0%	$4.24
2010	$36.51	+1.6%	$32.33	+1.6%	$4.18
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$43.00		$23.07		$19.93
2018	$42.78	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$19.91
2017	$41.66	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$19.49
2016	$40.70	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$19.12
2015	$40.06	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$18.97
2014	$39.29	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$18.65
2013	$38.55	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$18.35
2012	$37.82	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$18.02
2011	$37.08	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$17.63
2010	$36.51	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$17.36

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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