salary$94,570 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,710per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford North Charleston?
OK. Rent of $1,749 a month takes 22.2% 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 North Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $94,570 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $80,180 and $97,710.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in North Charleston?
Typical rent of $1,749 a month takes 22.2% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.