PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Summerville, SC
$45.00–$50.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Goose Creek, SC
Pay for dental hygienists in the Goose Creek area centers on $43.90 per hour, or about $91,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.00 and the upper quarter over $45.19. That ranks 126th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 175th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Goose Creek and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Goose Creek.
- $43.90median pay per hour, Charleston
- $39–$45typical range per hour
- 590dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 12% above the South Carolina statewide median of $39.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 590 dental hygienists employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.22 | $77,420 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.00 | $81,120 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.90 | $91,310 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.19 | $94,000 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.16 | $96,010 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Goose Creek ranks
- 126th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 175th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 South Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Goose Creek
- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.90 median hour buys what $43.48 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Goose Creek paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,580
- Per year: $79,020
- Per month: $6,585
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston, SC | 6 mi | $43.90/hr | 126,005 |
| Summerville, SC | 10 mi | $43.90/hr | 52,625 |
| Columbia, SC | 89 mi | $38.32/hr | 144,788 |
| Savannah, GA | 97 mi | $37.32/hr | 148,808 |
| Augusta, GA | 122 mi | $35.39/hr | 201,737 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 146 mi | $45.01/hr | 75,798 |
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License and tax basics in South Carolina
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Goose Creek, SC?
Dental Hygienists in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $43.90 per hour, about $91,310 a year. The middle half earn between $39.00 and $45.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Goose Creek a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 175th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Goose Creek?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Charleston-North Charleston area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Goose Creek.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Goose Creek as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Goose Creek?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthIndian Land, SC · 2 postings$52.75/ hr$43–$60
- Aspen DentalNorth Myrtle Beach, SC · 2 postings$46.25/ hr$42–$50
- PDS HealthEverett, WA · 3 postings$77.50/ hr$70–$85
- PDS HealthPortland, OR · 3 postings$69.00/ hr$58–$80
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your South Carolina list
2What they are offering now
Low$42Median$49.50High$60
4 Hygienist postings with published pay in South Carolina, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Hygienist roles
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$50.00–$58.00/ hour
- Registered Dental HygienistPermanent$43.00–$60.00/ hour
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