Average Salary of a Dental Hygienist in Wisconsin
Dental hygienists work directly with patients to clean and prepare the teeth for review by a dentist. The salary for a dental hygienist in Wisconsin can vary according to the city size.
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Considerations
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A dental hygienists salary can fluctuate depending on the years of experience the hygienist has along with the level of education completed. The area where a dental hygienist works will also determine the final salary.
Larger Cities
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Larger cities in Wisconsin feature an average dental hygienist salary between $58,734 to $74,242 in Milwaukee or $51,901 to $65,605 per year in La Cross.
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Smaller Cities
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Smaller cities within Wisconsin feature a slight decrease in salary amount; however, the difference is not substantial. As of 2010, the average salary for dental hygienists in Sheboygan is $61,530 while the average salary for dental hygienists in Oshkosh is $56,310 per year.
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References
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