How is my hourly rate set?
Who sets your hourly rate for a temp shift, and what it depends on.
Updated Aug 2026
Are you an office?Read this for officesWORKFORCE sets temp rates, not the office. A rate is published for each category in each city, so what you see on a shift is what that shift pays.
What the rate depends on
- Your category, such as hygienist, assistant, chairside, or reception
- The city the shift is in
What it does not depend on
An office cannot offer below the posted rate to get a shift covered, and you are not expected to negotiate on the morning of a callout. Two professionals in the same category and city see the same number.