How much does a dental hygienist make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 44,510 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $13,280
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 43. Romania estimate | $13,710 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $13,280 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $12,930 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkUYU 588,500
- Community health workerUYU 602,100
- OpticianUYU 516,300
- Therapy assistantUYU 461,700
- Medical assistantUYU 486,300
- Quality inspectorUYU 664,500
- ParamedicUYU 679,200
- Health screenerUYU 551,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 44,510 a month, UYU 534,100 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 480,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 591,000.
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 Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $13,280 in Uruguay, 5.6 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: UYU 588,500 a year against UYU 534,100 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate