Dental Hygienist Salary in Australia
AU$68,400
per year
per hour
AU$48.90
per hour
per year
Dental Hygienist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dental Hygienist is AU$68,400 per year (AU$48.90 per hour), which is AU$1,488 (-2%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Dental Hygienist can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,100. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
A Dental Hygienist can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,100. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
AU$43,100
Low
AU$68,400
Average salary
AU$100,000
High
AU$28.50
Low
AU$48.90
Average salary
AU$60
High
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Dental Hygienist Salary Range
Among dental hygienists, Entry-Level Dental Hygienists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Dental Hygienists enjoy the highest salaries.
Dental Hygienist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Dental Hygienist | AU$81K/year | +19% |
| Entry-Level Dental Hygienist | AU$43K/year | -37% |
Dental Hygienist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Dental Hygienist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,100 per year. A mid career Dental Hygienist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$65,300, while a Senior Dental Hygienist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$81,400. Dental Hygienists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$89,600 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dental Hygienist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +31% |
| Senior | ▲ +19% |
| Average Salary | AU$68,400/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -37% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
88%
88%
Male
12%
12%
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Dental Hygienist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dental Hygienist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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