Dental Hygienists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #27 of 50 · NC
5.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,640 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $97,850
Employment 6,690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $77,270P25 $84,150 Median $97,850P75 $100,930P90 $103,850
About 80% of dental hygienistss in North Carolina earn between $77,270 and $103,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental hygienists salary in North Carolina is $93,640, about 5.4% below the U.S. average ($98,990). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $101,460 | $97,390 | 350 |
| Asheville, NC | $101,170 | $99,200 | 300 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $98,800 | $96,160 | 1,220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,390 | $98,160 | 1,910 |
| Burlington, NC | $97,210 | $95,560 | 100 |
| Wilmington, NC | $96,700 | $92,880 | 440 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $95,930 | $94,350 | 500 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $95,900 | $91,670 | 70 |