How much do dental assistants make hourly in West Virginia?
I am thinking about going to school to become a dental assistant. I have two kids to support though, and need to know how much they start out at in West Virginia and how much you can top out at?
I think that the answers above me are referring to the wage of a dental hygienest. Hygienests make $22 to $30 dollars an hour because the occupation requires a degree in dental hygiene. A dental assistant does not have to have a degree. Depending on the area you will work in, beginning pay with no experience starts at $7/hr. Some will start at $9, others at $12. It just depends on who you work for. Many assistants top out around $15/hr. Some can make $20, but you don't want to put up with what they do to get it. E-mail me if you have anymore questions.
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January 1st, 2009 at 5:08 am
It's a lot, believe me. Probably $30 an hour, but maybe slightly less in WV.
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January 1st, 2009 at 5:34 am
Not a good place to pursue that career, being that most people there don't have a full set of teeth.
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:06 am
That depends on if you are near a city as in Wheeling, or Charleston. The closer you are to the main city the better off you are. Look for aroun $30K to start. (Not much More) From there you can move up. Remember rent is also higher the closer you are to the city.
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:22 am
I think that the answers above me are referring to the wage of a dental hygienest. Hygienests make $22 to $30 dollars an hour because the occupation requires a degree in dental hygiene. A dental assistant does not have to have a degree. Depending on the area you will work in, beginning pay with no experience starts at $7/hr. Some will start at $9, others at $12. It just depends on who you work for. Many assistants top out around $15/hr. Some can make $20, but you don't want to put up with what they do to get it. E-mail me if you have anymore questions.
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I'm a dental assistant in West Virginia.