According to the statistics from the ABS and DEEWR, employment prospects are good with the industries of education and training; manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, and fishing; health care and social assistance being in greatest need. These industries have favourable job growth prospects. Those working full-time positions are 75.7% and weekly earnings are above average. In the next 5 years, employment growth rate of this small occupation with 5,800 employed as of November 2010 is anticipated to remain steady.
 

The job growth in the past 10 years is 30.3%, but has declined to about 16% for both short-term and medium-term. It is believed that this will be a trend as it is anticipated that job growth will remain relatively stead in the next 5 years.
 

Dental hygienists belong to the 7th decile in terms of weekly earnings. They earn an average $1,150, slightly higher than the average $1,050 for all occupations.
 

Active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, active learning, and time management are listed as the top skills required for this job.
 

Part-time study at certificate III level and apprenticeship are required for this job.