Will AI replace dental hygienists?AI replacement risk 22% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$98,100
25th–75th pct. $83,570–$108,480
Top pay (est.)
$163,900
Top 10% $126,050
Pay in 5 years
$116,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$137,200est.
$118,000–$159,300
Outlook score
68/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
22%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+8.0%
15K openings / yr
Will AI replace Dental Hygienists? AI replacement risk
22%
Low
Ranked #147 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Dental Hygienists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsAssisting and Caring for OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsHandling and Moving ObjectsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Important abilities
Near VisionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionFinger Dexterity
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.