How much does a Dental Nurse make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Dental Nurse in the United States is $22 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $20 and $24. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $26 US March 26, 2024
25% $20 10% $18 90% $26 75% $24 $22 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Hiring Now! - Wales , WI
$10,000 Welcome Bonus! ForwardDental Delafield is hiring! Full or part time hours available! Flexible schedule! No evenings or weekends! Come join a family-oriented, team player atmosphere all while having fun along the way! We offer: full benefits, competitive & guaranteed hourly wages, daily & quarterly bonus opportunities, CE's, mentorship and SO MUCH MORE! Still in school? No worries, let us get you started on this new adventure with on-job training while you wait to graduate or get your license! Meet our doctor team: https://www.fddelafield.com/about-your-dentist/ Location: 3210 Golf Rd Delafield,WI53018 As a Dental Hygienist, youll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. Youll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills youll be 100% supported
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Hiring Now! - Waukesha , WI
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS NOW OFFERED! ForwardDental Brookfield is adding to their Dental Hygiene team! Come join a team that calls themselves family that enjoys and creates a positive work environment each and everyday. Dr. Holubowicz Jr has been serving his patient community for 16 years while calling Forward Dental home! By joining this team, you will have access to peer to peer mentoring! One of our hygiene mentors works clinical in this office one day a week! Flexible work schedule: 4 day work week no evenings or weekends! We offer: full benefits, competitive & guaranteed hourly wages, daily & quarterly bonus opportunities, CE's, mentorship and SO MUCH MORE! We pride ourselves on doctor/hygiene collaboration and provide exceptional care to their patients! Meet our Doctor Team: https://www.fdbrookfield.com/about-your-dentist/ Location: 15680 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005 Forward Dental was recently voted one of Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for! Forward Dental i
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Hiring Now! - Olathe , KS
$15,000 Sign on Bonus Dental Hygienist Family Dental Care of Olathe is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm Benefits included for FULL TIME EMPLOYEES : Life and Disability Insurances- Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident Indemnity policies, 401K, 529 College Savings, Dependent Care FSA, PTO/Paid Holidays, Daily Bonus Opportunity, Paid CE's, Profit Sharing/ESOP, 4 Health Plans to choose from and Vision Insurance Why Family Dental Care of Olathe? As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, youll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. Youll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. Youll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provid
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Hiring Now! - Glen Burnie , MD
Dental Hygienist Glen Burnie Dental Care is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team. Why Heartland Dental? As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, youll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. Youll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. Youll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all with the support of Heartland Dental. As a Dental Hygienist, youll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. Youll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program
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Neibauer Dental Care - Fairfax , VA
Dental Hygienist - Chantilly, VA Neibauer-South Riding is hiring! We offer full benefits, a competitive hourly wage, monthly and quarterly bonus opportunities, CEs, mentorship and MORE! We pride ourselves on our Doctor/Hygiene collaboration and positive work environment, all while having fun along the way! Location: 25401 Eastern Marketplace Plz Chantilly, VA 20152 Hours: Monday: 8-5 Tuesday: 8-5 Wednesday: 8-6 Thursday: 8-5 Sat: 8-2 (once a month) What Youll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off) Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients. Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips. Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care. Oppor
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First Choice Dental Care - Orrstown , PA
First Choice- Chambersburg Dental is looking to add hygienists to their team! Full-time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30-5 We are a collaborative,connected and easy going TEAM! Thats right we work as a TEAM! We are a bonusing office! We offer benefits/ FREE CE's/ work/life balance & much more! We are located @ 67 Brumbaugh Ave. Chambersburg PA, 17201 We are near great schools, a Hospital and food places! Why Heartland Dental? As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, youll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. Youll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. Youll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all wi
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Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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