How much should I ask starting pay out of school for a dental hygienist for traverse city, mi?

Question

I start the dental hygiene program this fall and will be finished june 2010. I am wondering what the starting pay is for a dental hygienist in traverse city, michigan as of today. I have been on salary.com and all the like. I am looking for an actual dental hygienist in the area who can give me a better figure. Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

As a dental hygiene student you can join the American Dental Hygienists Association, and your State DHA, they will also have a local chapter (society/group affiliate)  get involved with your local group as they do yearly salary surveys.  They will let you know average and hi/low salaries, plus benefits and perks.  This is great information while negotiating employment.  good luck