Career comparison

Dental Hygienist vs Physician

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Dental Hygienist

$98,100

Moderate Career • 61/100

Physician

$271,090

Elite Career • 84/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricDental HygienistPhysician
IndustryHealthcareHealthcare
National median$98,100$271,090
Entry (p10)$74,880$75,760
Top 10% (p90)$126,050$477,980
Growth outlookFaster than averageFaster than average
Typical educationAssociate degreeDoctoral degree
Remote score18/10040/100
Career Opportunity61/100 (Moderate Career)84/100 (Elite Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Dental Hygienist score

61/100

Moderate

61

Moderate Career

Physician score

84/100

Excellent

84

Elite Career