salary$101,460 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,850per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Durham?
OK. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 21.3% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $101,460 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $82,490 and $103,850.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 21.3% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.