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Dental Hygienists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Asheville$99,200
- Charlotte$98,160
- Durham$97,390
- Raleigh$96,160
- Burlington$95,560
- Winston-Salem$94,350
- Wilmington$92,880
- Pinehurst$91,670
- Hickory$90,420
- Fayetteville$87,540
- Greenville$85,520
- Goldsboro$85,350
- Jacksonville$84,360
- Rocky Mount$83,560
- Greensboro$81,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $99,200 | $101,170 | $98,080 | $75,168 | 97 |
| Charlotte | $98,160 | $98,390 | $96,680 | $74,478 | 97 |
| Durham | $97,390 | $101,460 | $83,180 | $73,967 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $96,160 | $98,800 | $97,680 | $73,150 | 98 |
| Burlington | $95,560 | $97,210 | $95,020 | $72,752 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $94,350 | $95,930 | $93,320 | $71,949 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $92,880 | $96,700 | $82,920 | $70,974 | 96 |
| Pinehurst | $91,670 | $95,900 | $82,920 | $70,171 | 88 |
| Hickory | $90,420 | $94,050 | $82,890 | $69,341 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $87,540 | $93,330 | $80,220 | $67,430 | 92 |
| Greenville | $85,520 | $93,790 | $77,220 | $66,090 | 88 |
| Goldsboro | $85,350 | $83,350 | $78,500 | $65,977 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $84,360 | $82,380 | $77,750 | $65,320 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $83,560 | $88,390 | $73,320 | $64,789 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $81,420 | $84,250 | $75,520 | $63,369 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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