Exactly 60 of the 8,290 dental hygienists employed in Pennsylvania, work in Williamsport. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of dental hygienists in Williamsport has shrunk by 14%. As the employment for dental hygienists in Williamsport has decreased, overall employment in Williamsport has increased.

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As the number of dental hygienists in Williamsport has shrunk, salaries for dental hygienists have increased. In 2010 dental hygienists in Williamsport reportedly earned an average salary of $53,790 per year. The average salary for dental hygienists in Williamsport was $43,220 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Williamsport.

Dental hygienists in Williamsport earn a median salary of $55,780 per year. The 10% of dental hygienists in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,110 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 68% higher salaries.

On average dental hygienists in Williamsport earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Williamsport.

There is only one accredited dental hygienist school in the city. Many of Williamsport's dental hygienists are graduates of this school.

There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in dental hygienist offered by Williamsport's dental hygienist schools.

Approximately 48 students completed dental hygienist courses in 2010.