salary$95,930 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,540per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Winston-Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 18.2% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $95,930 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $82,090 and $100,540.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 18.2% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Winston-Salem, NC metro area.