This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration. View detailed Data Sources.
Health Care
Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists work in partnership with dentists to meet the oral health needs of patients. Dental hygienists typically need an associate degree in dental hygiene, and all states require them to be licensed. Hygienists work in general dental practices and in specialty practices, such as periodontics or pediatric dentistry.
Dental Hygiene – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
Finger Lakes NY
The data below is based on the following 9 counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.
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| 29-1292.00 | Dental Hygienists | 29.57 | 35.20 | 39.53 | 38 | 69 | 107 |
| Averages & Total | $29.57 | $35.20 | $39.53 | 38 | 69 | 107 | |
Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Q4 2023 EMSI Occupation data.
| SOC | Occupations | 2023 Estimated Annual Churn |
2023 Estimated Annual Attrition |
| 29-1292.00 | Dental Hygienists | 41.27% | 37.92% |
Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.
Q4 2023 EMSI Occupation data.
Occupational group hourly wages.
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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected. View detailed data sources.
Hourly Wage
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Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
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5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
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$25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
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$18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Q4 2023 EMSI Occupation data.
Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.
This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.
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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.
| Middle-Skill Education Provider | July 2019 - June 2020 Completions | Estimated Annual Job Openings | Estimated Gap (Δ) |
| Monroe Community College | 29 | 107 | -78** |
| Total | 29* |
Data is estimated, not predictive.
Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Q4 2023 EMSI Occupation data.
2023 Total Workforce: 1,100 Dental Hygiene – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.
10-year aging out projection: 26.4% are approaching retirement age.
Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.
Q4 2023 EMSI Occupation data.
Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Dental Hygiene – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.
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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.
| Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student | $1,100,000 |
| Annual Economic Impact per Student | $2,600 |
| Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 | $6,300,000 |
Student Return on Investment.
For every dollar students invest in their education in the Dental Hygiene program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $8.30 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 27.4% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.
Lifetime Earnings.
Average Annual Earnings
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Program Completer
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High School Graduate
Job postings summary.
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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.
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Unique postings (Nov 2023) 1045 total postings |
Posting intensity (Nov 2023) 4.5 : 1Regional average: 3.0 : 1 |
There were 45 total job postings for the Dental Hygiene – Finger Lakes, NY in November 2023, of which 10 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 4.5 : 1, meaning that for every 4.5 postings there is 1 unique job posting.
November 2023 EMSI Hires data.
Top skills.
Based on online job postings December 7, 2022 – December 7, 2023.
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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.
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| Periodontology |
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| Scaling And Root Planing |
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| Prophylaxis |
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| Radiography |
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| Sterilization |
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| Coronal Polishing |
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| Sealants |
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| Patient Education And Counseling |
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| Dentistry |
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.
Top employers.
Based on online job postings December 7, 2022 – December 7, 2023.
| Rochester Regional Health |
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| Aspen Dental |
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| Unclassified |
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| Western New York Dental Group |
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| Dentserv Dental Services Pc |
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| Ingenesis Group |
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| Tempmee |
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| Adecco |
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| American Dental Partners |
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| Great Expressions Dental Centers |
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.
Most frequent certifications.
Based on online job postings December 7, 2022 – December 7, 2023.
| Certified Infection Control (CIC) |
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| Anesthesia License |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification |
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| Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification |
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| Radiology Certification |
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| Registered Nurse (RN) |
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| Valid Driver's License |
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.
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