salary$98,800 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,730per year
Jobs in the area1,220people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Cary?
OK. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 24.9% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Cary, NC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $98,800 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $74,940 and $105,730.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 24.9% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.