salary$98,390 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$92,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,760per year
Jobs in the area1,910people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Concord?
OK. Rent of $1,929 a month takes 23.5% 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 Concord, NC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $98,390 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $92,120 and $103,760.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Concord?
Typical rent of $1,929 a month takes 23.5% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.