How much does a dental hygienist make in South Carolina?
$84,340a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in South Carolina. That is $40.55 an hour or $7,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.55
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,700Median: $84,340Highest 10%: $97,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,700 | $31.59 | |
| 25th | $79,400 | $38.17 | |
| Median | $84,340 | $40.55 | |
| 75th | $94,830 | $45.59 | |
| 90th | $97,220 | $46.74 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $98,390 |
| Charleston, SC | $94,570 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $90,660 |
| Greenville, SC | $85,290 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $83,780 |
| Columbia, SC | $82,370 |
| Florence, SC | $81,200 |
| Sumter, SC | $81,150 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $80,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $79,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 40. Louisiana | $85,240 |
| 41. Wyoming | $85,130 |
| 42. Tennessee | $84,640 |
| 43. South Carolina | $84,340 |
| 44. Iowa | $84,010 |
| 45. Michigan | $83,790 |
| 46. Pennsylvania | $80,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $40.55 ($84,340 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $84,340 against $98,100 nationally, 14% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for dental hygienist pay?
South Carolina ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays dental hygienists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $98,390 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.