salary$84,250 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,250per year
Jobs in the area390people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Greensboro?
OK. Rent of $1,496 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $84,250 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $43,120 and $98,250.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.