Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Wilmington
The median dental hygienist earns $96,700 a year in the Wilmington metro, with the middle half between $82,920 and $100,910.[1]
25th percentile
$82,920
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$96,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$100,910
Upper end of the middle half
Wilmington runs about 1% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 7th of 16 North Carolina metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Wilmington pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,730 | $77,270 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $82,920 | $84,150 | $83,570 |
| Median | $96,700 | $97,850 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $100,910 | $100,930 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $103,970 | $103,850 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $92,880 | $93,640 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Wilmington: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Wilmington?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Wilmington metro area is $96,700, with the middle half earning between $82,920 and $100,910 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $80,730 at the 10th percentile to $103,970 at the 90th.
Is Wilmington higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington runs about 1% lower than the North Carolina state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 7th of 16 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wilmington compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Wilmington is about 1% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Wilmington area?
BLS estimates 440 dental hygienists were employed in the Wilmington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.61, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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