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Dental hygienist or assistant (temp shifts)

Already licensed? Pick up paid shifts at local dental offices.

Median pay
$98,100 a year
Cost to start
Free to join if you're already licensed
Time to start
Days, once you're licensed
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This is for people who already hold a dental hygienist or assistant license.

What it really pays

$98,100 a year (median)

Figure is for dental hygienists; dental assistants earn a median of $48,070.

National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)

Where to start

Make sure your license is current, then sign up for a temp shift app in your area.

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