🇯🇲 Updated April 18, 2026

Dental Hygienist in Jamaica

Detailed salary information for Dental Hygienist positions in Jamaica, including pay in JMD and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

728,500 JMD

Salary in USD / year

$4,736.39

National Percentile

Top 77%

About This Role

A Periodontal Therapist specializes in treating gum diseases and conditions. They perform procedures such as scaling and root planing to improve oral health and prevent tooth loss.

Key Responsibilities

Specialize in the treatment of gum diseases and periodontal conditions.
Perform deep cleanings and scaling procedures.
Monitor and assess periodontal health.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Temporary

24%

Intern

24%

Contract

20%

Full-Time

17%

Part-Time

15%

Common Qualifications

PhD

19%

BBA

13%

BA

13%

M.Tech

11%

BCA

9%

M.Com

9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Dental Hygienist title in Jamaica often specialize in these roles:

Dental Public Health Hygienist Dental Hygiene Educator Periodontal Therapist

Common Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Legal Assistance

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plans

Job Details

Job TitleDental Hygienist

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇯🇲 Jamaica

CurrencyJMD

Annual Salary (per year)728,500 JMD

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$4,736.39

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

728,500

Bottom 50% Avg

136,532

Middle 40% Avg

1,269,031

Top 10% Avg

7,004,171

Top 1% Avg

29,524,493

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