Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienist Salary in Columbia
The median dental hygienist earns $82,370 a year in the Columbia metro, with most between $77,400 and $91,080.
25th percentile
$77,400
Entry / lower range
Median
$82,370
The typical pay
75th percentile
$91,080
Experienced / upper range
Columbia runs about 2% below the South Carolina median. Versus the national median, it's about 16% below average.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Columbia: FAQ
What is the average dental hygienist salary in Columbia?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Columbia area is about $82,370, with most earning between $77,400 and $91,080 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Columbia higher or lower than the rest of South Carolina?
Columbia runs about 2% below the South Carolina state median for dental hygienists.
How does Columbia compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental hygienist pay in Columbia is about 16% below average.
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