Dental Hygienist Salary by Country
Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine for oral disease, and educate patients on oral health. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+9%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Dental Hygienist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $97,300 | $8,100 |
 United Kingdom | $118,342 | $9,906 |
 Canada | $110,835 | $9,248 |
 Australia | $136,712 | $11,381 |
 Germany | $132,301 | $11,063 |
 France | $122,036 | $10,151 |
 Netherlands | $139,144 | $11,633 |
 Switzerland | $148,278 | $12,357 |
 Singapore | $133,855 | $11,142 |
 India | $19,687 | $1,641 |
 Japan | $87,411 | $7,284 |
 South Korea | $100,664 | $8,389 |
 Poland | $96,783 | $8,074 |
 Brazil | $41,866 | $3,482 |
 United Arab Emirates | $80,599 | $6,726 |
 Mexico | $45,221 | $3,768 |
 Ireland | $116,333 | $9,694 |
 Spain | $94,093 | $7,870 |
 Italy | $93,181 | $7,756 |
 Sweden | $124,018 | $10,335 |
 Norway | $185,094 | $15,421 |
 Denmark | $129,335 | $10,778 |
 Belgium | $140,284 | $11,747 |
 Austria | $117,474 | $9,809 |
 Portugal | $69,344 | $5,817 |
 Finland | $107,665 | $9,010 |
 China | $69,174 | $5,767 |
 Hong Kong | $94,518 | $7,883 |
 New Zealand | $89,243 | $7,427 |
 Indonesia | $17,097 | $1,425 |
 Philippines | $15,434 | $1,287 |
 Vietnam | $17,811 | $1,484 |
 Thailand | $35,393 | $2,948 |
 Malaysia | $52,828 | $4,398 |
 Israel | $108,915 | $9,065 |
 Saudi Arabia | $60,000 | $5,013 |
 Turkey | $42,317 | $3,526 |
 Argentina | $17,231 | $1,436 |
 Colombia | $33,049 | $2,754 |
 South Africa | $33,083 | $2,758 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
CleaningsRadiographyPatient educationPrecision
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a dental hygienist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 466.480.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 308.970.000 in Indonesia; ₩151,130,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays dental hygienists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 466.480.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays dental hygienists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 60 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is dental hygienist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade.
- What skills do dental hygienists need?
- Common skills include Cleanings, Radiography, Patient education, Precision. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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