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Dental Hygienist vs Registered Nurse salary

In Poland, a dental hygienist earns about 123% more than a registered nurse $96,783 vs $43,394 per year.

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Healthcare
Dental Hygienist
$96,783/yr
Monthly
$8,074
Hourly
$47
Range
$72,403$126,580
10-yr outlook
+9%
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$43,394/yr
Monthly
$3,629
Hourly
$21
Range
$31,691$57,728
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileDental HygienistRegistered Nurse
Entry (10th)$72,403$31,691
25th$84,580$37,530
Median$96,783$43,394
75th$111,695$50,548
Senior (90th)$126,580$57,728

National Poland figures in PLN. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a dental hygienist or registered nurse earn more in Poland?
A dental hygienist earns more, at about 368 000 zł per year vs 165 000 zł for a registered nurse — roughly 123% (203 000 zł) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Poland?
A dental hygienist typically earns 275 300 zł–481 300 zł, while a registered nurse earns 120 500 zł–219 500 zł per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Poland?
On a monthly basis before tax, a dental hygienist averages about 30 700 zł and a registered nurse about 13 800 zł.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Poland, a dental hygienist earns about 275 300 zł while a registered nurse earns about 120 500 zł per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Poland, a dental hygienist earns about 481 300 zł while a registered nurse earns about 219 500 zł per year.
Are dental hygienist and registered nurse similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.