Dental Hygienists pay in North Carolina: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 401 Dental Hygienists postings on yourjobs.com in North Carolina between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 5% stated pay. Only 21 postings stated pay, fewer than the 30 needed to publish a median advertised hourly rate. This page was built 20 October 2026.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in North Carolina, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
Highest advertised rate we recorded$64.00$133,120

Sample

Sample size for Dental Hygienists in North Carolina, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026401
Postings that stated pay21 (5%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period100%
Postings with an employment type recorded320 (80%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded65%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded32%
Employers29
Cities73

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$64.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$56.00 to $64.00 per hour
Job title
Dental Hygienist
Employer
Lifetime Dentistry at Short Pump
Location
Henderson, North Carolina
First seen
18 October 2026
Posting text
“…earn daily and quarterly bonuses Competitive Pay: $56-$64/hour Flexible Scheduling Full-Time & Part-Time Op…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in North Carolina

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in North Carolina
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Rivergate Dental Care 22 Open jobs
Aspen Dental 21 Open jobs
Cannon Crossroads Dental Care 21 Open jobs
Dental Care at Berewick 21 Open jobs
Sardis Dental Care 21 Open jobs
Tradition Dental Care 21 Open jobs
Kellswater Commons Dental Care 20 Open jobs
Dental Care at Gaston Day 19 Open jobs
Westport Dental Care 19 Open jobs
Dental Care at Village Commons 15 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Dental Hygienists postings and advertised pay by month in North Carolina
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 391 21 0%
September 2026 10 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $87,530 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in North Carolina, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/dental-hygienists/north-carolina

Questions about Dental Hygienists pay in North Carolina

What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Dental Hygienists in North Carolina?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Dental Hygienists in North Carolina was $64.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Dental Hygienist" from Lifetime Dentistry at Short Pump in Henderson, North Carolina, first seen 18 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Dental Hygienists jobs in North Carolina?
The employers with the most Dental Hygienists postings in North Carolina between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Rivergate Dental Care (22 postings), Aspen Dental (21 postings) and Cannon Crossroads Dental Care (21 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in North Carolina state the pay?
5% of the 401 Dental Hygienists postings in North Carolina between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (21 postings). Of those pay figures, 100% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in North Carolina are full time?
Of the 320 postings (80%) that recorded an employment type, 65% were full time and 32% part time; 20% recorded none.