How much does a dental hygienist make in North Carolina?
$97,850a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in North Carolina. That is $47.04 an hour or $8,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.04
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,270Median: $97,850Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,270 | $37.15 | |
| 25th | $84,150 | $40.46 | |
| Median | $97,850 | $47.04 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.93 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $101,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $101,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $98,890 |
| Raleigh, NC | $98,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $98,390 |
| Burlington, NC | $97,210 |
| Wilmington, NC | $96,700 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $95,930 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $95,900 |
| Hickory, NC | $94,050 |
| Greenville, NC | $93,790 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $93,330 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $88,390 |
| Greensboro, NC | $84,250 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $83,350 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $82,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 17. Texas | $99,240 |
| 18. Delaware | $98,910 |
| 19. Montana | $98,440 |
| 20. North Carolina | $97,850 |
| 21. Maine | $97,680 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $97,580 |
| 23. Hawaii | $97,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $47.04 ($97,850 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $97,850 against $98,100 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for dental hygienist pay?
North Carolina ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays dental hygienists the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $101,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.