Dental Hygienist Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median dental hygienist in the Charlotte area earns $98,390 a year ($47.30 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($98,100) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($97,850). Half of the 1,910 dental hygienists there earn between $96,680 and $101,470.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,120 | $77,270 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $96,680 | $84,150 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,390 | $97,850 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $101,470 | $100,930 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $103,760 | $103,850 | $126,050 |
| Average | $98,160 | $93,640 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 1,910 | 6,690 | 222,740 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- Raleigh, NC: $98,800
- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.