Skip over navigation
mySkills myFuture Start Page

Compare Dental Hygienists &

Nurse Midwives

United States

Choose a Location

Within

Distance

Comparison

Dental Hygienists

Nurse Midwives

1 2 3

Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Dental Hygienists
$70,200 $70,200
Nurse Midwives
$89,600 $89,600

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

View Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Hide Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge

skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Low Current Skill
Medium Target Skill

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Find Training for this Gap

Low Current Skill
High Target Skill

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Find Training for this Gap

Very Low Current Skill
Medium Target Skill

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Find Training for this Gap

Low Current Skill
Medium Target Skill

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Find Training for this Gap

High Current Skill
Very High Target Skill

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Find Training for this Gap

View Additional Skills & Knowledge Gaps

Additional Similar Skills & Knowledge

Medium Current Skill
High Target Skill

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Find Training for this Gap

Hide Additional Skills & Knowledge Gaps

Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Associate's degree

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

License required in some states

License required in some states

certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

13 related certifications

13 related certifications

Find Certifications