Dental Hygienists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for dental hygienists is $40.55 an hour ($84,340 a year). About 3,160 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($98,100). South Carolina ranks 43rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental hygienists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.59 | $65,700 |
| 25% of workers | $38.17 | $79,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.55 | $84,340 |
| 75% of workers | $45.59 | $94,830 |
| 90% of workers | $46.74 | $97,220 |
Dental Hygienists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $94,570 | 540 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $90,660 | 160 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $85,290 | 600 |
| Spartanburg | $83,780 | 170 |
| Columbia | $82,370 | 620 |
| Florence | $81,200 | 110 |
| Sumter | $81,150 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $80,900 | 210 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,360 |
| Medical Assistants | $41,160 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,820 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,320 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,160 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,020 |
| Dentists, General | $158,640 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $77,740 |
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