How much does a dental hygienist make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 756 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,070
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $9,320 |
| 53. Panama estimate | $9,070 |
| 54. Chile estimate | $8,523 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkPAB 9,993
- Community health workerPAB 10,220
- OpticianPAB 8,767
- Therapy assistantPAB 7,840
- Medical assistantPAB 8,258
- Quality inspectorPAB 11,280
- ParamedicPAB 11,530
- Health screenerPAB 9,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 756 a month, PAB 9,070 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 8,152 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 10,040.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $9,070 in Panama, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: PAB 9,993 a year against PAB 9,070 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate