Dental Hygienists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for dental hygienists is $47.04 an hour ($97,850 a year). About 6,690 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($98,100). North Carolina ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental hygienists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.15 | $77,270 |
| 25% of workers | $40.46 | $84,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.04 | $97,850 |
| 75% of workers | $48.53 | $100,930 |
| 90% of workers | $49.93 | $103,850 |
Dental Hygienists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $101,460 | 350 |
| Asheville | $101,170 | 300 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $98,800 | 1,220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $98,390 | 1,910 |
| Burlington | $97,210 | 100 |
| Wilmington | $96,700 | 440 |
| Winston-Salem | $95,930 | 500 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $95,900 | 70 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $94,050 | 170 |
| Greenville | $93,790 | 110 |
| Fayetteville | $93,330 | 220 |
| Rocky Mount | $88,390 | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $84,250 | 390 |
| Goldsboro | $83,350 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $82,380 | 120 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental hygienists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 15,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Dental Assistants | $50,380 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,090 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Dentists, General | $207,000 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,620 |
Other job titles for this job
Open dental hygienists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring dental hygienists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.