Dental Hygienist Pay in Montana – MT

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 7 2010

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The average dental hygienist salary in Montana is around $66,000 annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national average is $66,950, so the state is right on target with their pay. Many dental hygienists are paid at an hourly rate and some even on a commission based scale due to their varying work schedules. Hourly pay can range from $11-$20 an hour. Below are the average annual salaries for job openings for dental hygienists in some of the largest cities in Montana.

Billings - $60,000
Missoula – $49,000
Great Falls - $55,000
Bozeman - $49,000
Helena – $51,000

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Additional Resources for Dental Workers in Montana

The following organizations and associations will provide dental assistants and dental hygienists will invaluable information in their fields as well as provide support and educational opportunities.

Montana Board of Dentistry
http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/den_board/board_page.asp#

Montana Dental Hygienists’ Association
www.montanadha.org

American Dental Assistants Association
www.dentalassistant.org