How much does a dental hygienist make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 27,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,952
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 96. Georgia estimate | $3,174 |
| 97. Jamaica estimate | $2,952 |
| 98. Tunisia estimate | $2,919 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkJMD 360,800
- Community health workerJMD 369,200
- OpticianJMD 316,600
- Therapy assistantJMD 283,100
- Medical assistantJMD 298,200
- Quality inspectorJMD 407,500
- ParamedicJMD 416,500
- Health screenerJMD 338,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 27,290 a month, JMD 327,500 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 294,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 362,400.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $2,952 in Jamaica, 25.3 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: JMD 360,800 a year against JMD 327,500 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate