Hygienist Jobs in California
Hygienist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across dental group practices, community health centers, and integrated health systems at every level from new graduate through lead and senior hygienist. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area generate the largest share of openings, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Pacific Dental Services maintain a consistent presence. Periodontics, pediatric dentistry, and public health hygiene are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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$50-$65 per hour plus commission
(Competitive Hourly Compensation plus bonus) Registered Dental Hygienist – Fantastic Career Opportunities
- High-end compensation in the industry—guaranteed base plus bonuses for strong performance
- Large, diverse patient base of all payor types
- General, specialty and orthodontic services offered in all offices
- Established organization committed to quality and patient experience
- Growth through training, professional development, company-sponsored CE, etc.
- Great clinical and administrative teams in every office
- A team approach to providing patients with a great experience
- Geographic diversity throughout Southern California
- Digital state-of-the-art practice management system, instruments, and equipment
What We Are Looking For In A Hygienist & Qualifications
- You must have a hygiene degree/certificate from an accredited program and a state license
- An individual passionate about helping others
- An outgoing, personable individual with a cheerful attitude and demeanor
- An intelligent, sensible, and instinctive individual with good communication skills
- An individual who wants to be part of a high-caliber, high-quality team committed to satisfying patients and providing them with a great experience
- An individual with excellent clinical skills
- An individual who wants to learn, grow, and advance in their career
- An individual willing to work full-time or part-time
Your Responsibilities Include
- Great interaction with patients to promote trust and the optimal patient experience
- Collaborating with an entire office team, from the dentists to the receptionists, to promote trust, connection, and relationships with patients and one another
- Learning how PPO, HMO, and other dental plans work and providing guidance to patients to optimize their benefits
- Proactively addressing patient concerns and providing insight and comfort to patients with regard to their dental treatment
Support We Provide To Our Hygienists
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art offices equipped with modern systems, equipment, and supplies
- Full back-office support by Specialty Managers, Specialty Assistants, Floor Supervisors, RDAs, DAs, X-Ray Techs, and Sterilization Clerks
- Excellent, high-caliber instruments
- Reliable, quality supplies from the most reputable, dependable companies
- Regulatory and facility compliance
- Steady flow of patients of all payor types
Experienced and New Candidates Welcome
If you’re experienced, we’ll welcome you into our family and culture and support you in growing clinically and operationally so that you can be the best that you can be and grow to your greatest potential.
If you’re new, we’ll work with you, train you, and coach you with guidance and leadership from highly experienced, capable, and excellent dentists. You’ll also benefit from training programs, regular chart reviews, one-on-one coaching, company-sponsored CE courses, and many other things we offer to help you become an excellent provider and operator.
Who And Where We Are
For more than 30 years, West Coast Dental has served Southern California with a commitment to high-quality general and specialty dental and orthodontic care and a great patient experience for every patient.
West Coast Dental, including its affiliate Magicland Children’s Dental, represents a dynamic fast-growing group of over 45 dental offices—in greater Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Northern San Diego—that offer the full range of general and specialty care, including orthodontics, to patients of all kinds—private, PPO, Medi-Cal, and HMO.
We are expanding throughout our markets and expect significant growth and opportunities for all of our employees and partners.
Benefits We Offer
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical coverage
- Supplemental vision coverage
- Comprehensive dental benefit for employees and dependents
- 401k plan participation
$50-$65 per hour plus commission
(Competitive Hourly Compensation plus bonus) Registered Dental Hygienist – Fantastic Career Opportunities
- High-end compensation in the industry—guaranteed base plus bonuses for strong performance
- Large, diverse patient base of all payor types
- General, specialty and orthodontic services offered in all offices
- Established organization committed to quality and patient experience
- Growth through training, professional development, company-sponsored CE, etc.
- Great clinical and administrative teams in every office
- A team approach to providing patients with a great experience
- Geographic diversity throughout Southern California
- Digital state-of-the-art practice management system, instruments, and equipment
What We Are Looking For In A Hygienist & Qualifications
- You must have a hygiene degree/certificate from an accredited program and a state license
- An individual passionate about helping others
- An outgoing, personable individual with a cheerful attitude and demeanor
- An intelligent, sensible, and instinctive individual with good communication skills
- An individual who wants to be part of a high-caliber, high-quality team committed to satisfying patients and providing them with a great experience
- An individual with excellent clinical skills
- An individual who wants to learn, grow, and advance in their career
- An individual willing to work full-time or part-time
Your Responsibilities Include
- Great interaction with patients to promote trust and the optimal patient experience
- Collaborating with an entire office team, from the dentists to the receptionists, to promote trust, connection, and relationships with patients and one another
- Learning how PPO, HMO, and other dental plans work and providing guidance to patients to optimize their benefits
- Proactively addressing patient concerns and providing insight and comfort to patients with regard to their dental treatment
Support We Provide To Our Hygienists
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art offices equipped with modern systems, equipment, and supplies
- Full back-office support by Specialty Managers, Specialty Assistants, Floor Supervisors, RDAs, DAs, X-Ray Techs, and Sterilization Clerks
- Excellent, high-caliber instruments
- Reliable, quality supplies from the most reputable, dependable companies
- Regulatory and facility compliance
- Steady flow of patients of all payor types
Experienced and New Candidates Welcome
If you’re experienced, we’ll welcome you into our family and culture and support you in growing clinically and operationally so that you can be the best that you can be and grow to your greatest potential.
If you’re new, we’ll work with you, train you, and coach you with guidance and leadership from highly experienced, capable, and excellent dentists. You’ll also benefit from training programs, regular chart reviews, one-on-one coaching, company-sponsored CE courses, and many other things we offer to help you become an excellent provider and operator.
Who And Where We Are
For more than 30 years, West Coast Dental has served Southern California with a commitment to high-quality general and specialty dental and orthodontic care and a great patient experience for every patient.
West Coast Dental, including its affiliate Magicland Children’s Dental, represents a dynamic fast-growing group of over 45 dental offices—in greater Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Northern San Diego—that offer the full range of general and specialty care, including orthodontics, to patients of all kinds—private, PPO, Medi-Cal, and HMO.
We are expanding throughout our markets and expect significant growth and opportunities for all of our employees and partners.
Benefits We Offer
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical coverage
- Supplemental vision coverage
- Comprehensive dental benefit for employees and dependents
- 401k plan participation
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Find Hygienist JobsHygienist Jobs by City in California
Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Hygienist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Western Dental Services4
- West Coast Dental Services3
- Aspen Dental2
- Fairchild Medical Center2
- Joby Aviation2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Technology & Software3
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Medical Devices2
- Education1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hygienist jobs across California.
- Active California Registered Dental Hygienist license issued by the Dental Hygiene Committee of California
- Associate or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited California program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification maintained throughout employment
- Proficiency with digital radiography and electronic dental records software
- Experience with periodontal charting, scaling, root planing, and preventive care protocols
- Strong patient communication skills and ability to educate diverse California patient populations
Hygienist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hygienist in California?
To become a registered dental hygienist in California, you must graduate from an accredited dental hygiene program, pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, and pass a clinical board examination accepted by the Dental Hygiene Committee of California, which is the state's licensing body. You then apply to the Committee for your California Registered Dental Hygienist license before you can legally practice. Community colleges and California State University campuses offer accredited dental hygiene programs throughout the state.
How much do hygienists make in California?
Hygienists in California earn a median of about $124,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,090 for the lowest 10% to over $151,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hygienists in California?
Employers hiring hygienists in California right now include Western Dental Services, West Coast Dental Services, and Aspen Dental, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large dental group networks and integrated health systems like Kaiser Permanente generate consistent openings across both urban and suburban locations statewide.
Which California cities have the most hygienist jobs?
Los Angeles, Marina, and Sacramento have the most hygienist openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area dominate simply because of their population size and the density of dental group practices, community health clinics, and large integrated health systems headquartered there, while San Diego's concentration of military-affiliated dental providers and established private practice networks drives strong demand in that region as well.
Are there remote hygienist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Dental hygiene is a hands-on clinical role that requires in-person patient care, so most positions are fully on-site. About 0% of hygienist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those are almost exclusively administrative, public health education, or dental consulting roles rather than direct patient care positions.
How can I get hired as a hygienist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers across California, which regularly hire new graduates and provide structured mentorship alongside experienced hygienists. Large dental group operators in California often post new-grad associate positions that are designed for candidates completing their first year of licensure. Completing a California accredited program and holding an active Dental Hygiene Committee of California license before applying is the single strongest credential advantage, and dental assistant experience from an adjacent role is a common background among candidates who successfully make the transition.
Where can I find and apply to hygienist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to hygienist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience, location, and specialty, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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