Dental Hygienist Schools
In Sacramento, California
In Sacramento, there are 2 dental hygienist schools where dental hygienist faculty can find employment. The trends in Sacramento's dental hygienist academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes dental hygienist training at the following levels:
- Dental Hygienist Certificate
- Associates degree in Dental Hygienist
Statistics
Professional Trends
Sacramento Vs. California Dental Hygienist Employment
| Sacramento | 1,690 |
| California | 18,050 |
Exactly 1,690 of California's 18,050 dental hygienists work in Sacramento. There has been a 24% growth in the number of dental hygienists in Sacramento between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Sacramento has decreased.
Sacramento Vs. California Dental Hygienist employment growth
| 22,290 | 18,210 | 18,890 | 18,340 | 18,050 |
| 1,360 | 1,280 | 1,450 | 1,810 | 1,690 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Sacramento
Dental Hygienist VS. All professions salaries in Sacramento
| $76,180 | $77,980 | $85,620 | $92,240 | $97,190 |
| $43,640 | $45,010 | $46,980 | $48,580 | $50,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Dental Hygienist in Sacramento
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Sacramento
Salaries for dental hygienists in Sacramento have increased. In 2010 Sacramento dental hygienists earned an average yearly salary of $97,190. Four years earlier in 2006, dental hygienists in Sacramento made an average salary of $76,180 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Sacramento.
Salary percentiles for Dental hygienists in Sacramento
10th percentile |
$74,010 |
25th percentile |
$84,260 |
50th percentile |
$96,990 |
75th percentile |
$108,660 |
90th percentile |
$117,270 |
Sacramento dental hygienists earn a median yearly salary of $96,990. The 10% of dental hygienists in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $74,010 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $117,270 per year.
Average Salaries for Dental hygienists and related professions in Sacramento
Public Health |
$77,163 |
Health Science |
$82,243 |
Dental Hygienist |
$97,190 |
Sacramento dental hygienists have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Dental Hygienist schools in Sacramento
There are 2 accredited dental hygienist schools in the city. Many of Sacramento's dental hygienists are graduates of one of these schools.
Dental Hygienist Programs Offered In Sacramento
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in dental hygienist offered by Sacramento's dental hygienist schools.
Student Completed Dental Hygienist Degrees In Sacramento
associate |
50 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 50 |
In 2010 approximately 50 students completed dental hygienist courses.