How much does a dental hygienist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 810 000 kr in Norway; CHF 120'000 in Switzerland; € 123.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays dental hygienists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 810 000 kr per year ($193,747).

Which country pays dental hygienists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱950,000 per year (local currency).

Is dental hygienist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +9% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Dental Hygienist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+9%

projected growth

Dental Hygienist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Dental Hygienist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $193,747 (1 810 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $15,214 (₱950,000 local) — about 12.7×.

Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. Common screening skills include Cleanings, Radiography, Patient education, and Precision.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $148,399. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Dental Hygienist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Cleanings, Radiography, Patient education, and Precision. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Dental Hygienist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 810 000 kr ($193,747). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway dental hygienist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Dental Hygienist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$94,100	$7,800
United Kingdom	$119,725	$10,022
Canada	$113,252	$9,450
Australia	$141,132	$11,749
Germany	$134,664	$11,261
France	$124,216	$10,332
Netherlands	$141,630	$11,841
Switzerland	$148,399	$12,367
Singapore	$136,034	$11,323
India	$19,748	$1,646
Japan	$88,555	$7,380
South Korea	$110,433	$9,203
Poland	$98,672	$8,232
Brazil	$41,318	$3,437
United Arab Emirates	$80,599	$6,726
Mexico	$46,567	$3,881
Ireland	$118,412	$9,868
Spain	$95,774	$8,010
Italy	$94,845	$7,894
Sweden	$125,252	$10,438
Norway	$193,747	$16,142
Denmark	$131,225	$10,935
Belgium	$142,791	$11,957
Austria	$119,573	$9,984
Portugal	$70,583	$5,921
Finland	$109,589	$9,171
China	$69,624	$5,804
Hong Kong	$94,530	$7,884
New Zealand	$91,725	$7,634
Indonesia	$17,418	$1,451
Philippines	$15,214	$1,268
Vietnam	$17,934	$1,495
Thailand	$35,581	$2,964
Malaysia	$53,387	$4,445
Israel	$109,718	$9,132
Saudi Arabia	$60,000	$5,013
Turkey	$41,222	$3,434
Argentina	$17,019	$1,418
Colombia	$33,921	$2,827
South Africa	$33,571	$2,799

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

CleaningsRadiographyPatient educationPrecision

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental hygienist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 810 000 kr in Norway; CHF 120'000 in Switzerland; € 123.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays dental hygienists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 810 000 kr per year ($193,747).
Which country pays dental hygienists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱950,000 per year (local currency).
Is dental hygienist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +9% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do dental hygienists need?: Common skills include Cleanings, Radiography, Patient education, and Precision. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.