Pediatric dental hygienist demographics and statistics in the US
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Pediatric dental hygienist demographics by:
Pediatric dental hygienist gender statistics
92.1% of pediatric dental hygienists are women and 7.9% of pediatric dental hygienists are men.
- Female, 92.1%
- Male, 7.9%
Pediatric dental hygienist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.1% |
| Male | 7.9% |
Pediatric dental hygienist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,006
Female income
$85,403
Pediatric dental hygienist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pediatric dental hygienist positions over time. Currently, 92.1% of pediatric dental hygienists are female.
Pediatric dental hygienist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.80% | 94.20% |
| 2011 | 4.19% | 95.81% |
| 2012 | 3.92% | 96.08% |
| 2013 | 6.11% | 93.89% |
| 2014 | 6.75% | 93.25% |
| 2015 | 6.13% | 93.87% |
| 2016 | 4.90% | 95.10% |
| 2017 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2018 | 9.24% | 90.76% |
| 2019 | 8.13% | 91.87% |
| 2020 | 9.17% | 90.83% |
| 2021 | 7.94% | 92.06% |
Pediatric dental hygienist related jobs gender ratio
We compared pediatric dental hygienists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 8% | 92% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Pediatric dental hygienist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pediatric dental hygienists is White, which makes up 73.9% of all pediatric dental hygienists. Comparatively, 12.0% of pediatric dental hygienists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of pediatric dental hygienists are Asian.
- White, 73.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Pediatric dental hygienist race
| Pediatric dental hygienist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Pediatric dental hygienist race and ethnicity over time
See how pediatric dental hygienist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pediatric dental hygienist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.62% | 2.28% | 4.98% | 8.22% |
| 2011 | 83.96% | 2.14% | 4.58% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 82.17% | 2.26% | 4.04% | 9.43% |
| 2013 | 78.66% | 3.45% | 4.93% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 80.27% | 2.77% | 5.18% | 10.22% |
| 2015 | 79.33% | 2.87% | 5.81% | 10.18% |
| 2016 | 80.44% | 3.26% | 5.17% | 9.21% |
| 2017 | 79.30% | 3.18% | 5.59% | 10.35% |
| 2018 | 78.18% | 2.83% | 6.25% | 11.12% |
| 2019 | 77.71% | 3.47% | 6.55% | 10.65% |
| 2020 | 77.26% | 2.21% | 5.76% | 11.51% |
| 2021 | 73.94% | 3.71% | 6.25% | 11.95% |
Pediatric dental hygienist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,909 |
| White | $96,861 |
| Black or African American | $94,618 |
| Asian | $106,916 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,159 |
Average pediatric dental hygienist age
See how the average age of pediatric dental hygienists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pediatric dental hygienist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 42.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 36.5 |
Pediatric dental hygienist age breakdown
The average age of pediatric dental hygienists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the pediatric dental hygienist population.
Pediatric dental hygienist age breakdown
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Pediatric dental hygienist educational attainment
The most common degree for pediatric dental hygienists is associate degree, with 47% of pediatric dental hygienists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 45% and bachelor's degree degree at 2%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Pediatric dental hygienists by degree level
| Pediatric dental hygienist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Pediatric dental hygienist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,207 |
Pediatric dental hygienist employment statistics
Company size where pediatric dental hygienists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pediatric dental hygienists work.
Pediatric dental hygienist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 53% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Pediatric dental hygienist turnover and employment statistics
Pediatric dental hygienist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pediatric dental hygienists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pediatric dental hygienist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pediatric dental hygienist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.70% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 2.02% |
| 2015 | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 2.56% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average pediatric dental hygienist tenure
The average pediatric dental hygienist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 pediatric dental hygienists resumes in Zippia's database.
Pediatric dental hygienist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Pediatric dental hygienist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pediatric dental hygienists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Pediatric Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | - |
| Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist | 8.24% | 134,639 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 9.29% | 61,145 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Similar pediatric dental hygienist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist | 8.24% | 134,639 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 9.29% | 61,145 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | 92,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by pediatric dental hygienists
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Igbo, 25.0%
Pediatric dental hygienist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Igbo | 25.0% |