salary$96,700 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,970per year
Jobs in the area440people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Wilmington?
OK. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 21.5% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Wilmington, NC area is $96,700 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $80,730 and $103,970.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 21.5% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.