Dental Hygienist salary in North Carolina
Dental Hygienists in North Carolina earn a median of $43.14 per hour, about $89,720 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $45.32. The middle half earn between $38.61 and $46.44 per hour. The highest median among North Carolina metro areas is in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, at $47.17 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $43.14median pay per hour
- $89,720median pay per year
- 7,030dental hygienists employed in North Carolina
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Dental Hygienist pay in North Carolina: percentiles
| Level | North Carolina per hour | North Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.95 | $76,860 | $31.96 |
| Lower quartile | $38.61 | $80,310 | $38.49 |
| Median | $43.14 | $89,720 | $45.32 |
| Upper quartile | $46.44 | $96,600 | $49.48 |
| Top 10% | $47.87 | $99,570 | $57.72 |
Dental Hygienist pay by metro area in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs North Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $47.17 | $98,120 | 420 | 9% above | $48.34 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46.56 | $96,850 | 1,070 | 8% above | $47.43 |
| Asheville, NC | $46.00 | $95,680 | 350 | 7% above | $47.67 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $45.01 | $93,620 | 1,780 | 4% above | $46.24 |
| Wilmington, NC | $43.90 | $91,320 | 480 | 2% above | $45.53 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $43.75 | $91,000 | 90 | 1% above | — |
| Burlington, NC | $43.65 | $90,790 | 120 | 1% above | $46.84 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $43.27 | $90,000 | 250 | in line with | $48.90 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $40.90 | $85,060 | 420 | 5% below | $44.44 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $39.35 | $81,850 | 540 | 9% below | $42.37 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $39.29 | $81,730 | 60 | 9% below | $44.64 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $38.61 | $80,300 | 310 | 11% below | $41.98 |
| Greenville, NC | $38.48 | $80,030 | 140 | 11% below | $43.53 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38.10 | $79,250 | 80 | 12% below | — |
| Jacksonville, NC | $37.13 | $77,220 | 150 | 14% below | $40.32 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Hygienist pay in states next to North Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $40.15 | $83,500 | 7% below North Carolina |
| South Carolina | $39.29 | $81,710 | 9% below North Carolina |
| Tennessee | $39.33 | $81,810 | 9% below North Carolina |
| Virginia | $47.54 | $98,880 | 10% above North Carolina |
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Common questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in North Carolina?
The median is $43.14 per hour, about $89,720 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $36.95 and the top 10% earn over $47.87 (BLS, May 2024).
Which North Carolina city pays dental hygienists the most?
Among North Carolina metro areas, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC has the highest median at $47.17 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does North Carolina rank for dental hygienist pay?
North Carolina ranks 25th of 50 states by median dental hygienist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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