Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Greenville-Anderson-Greer

The median dental hygienist earns $85,290 a year in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro, with the middle half between $79,400 and $95,310.[1]

25th percentile

$79,400

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$85,290

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$95,310

Upper end of the middle half

Greenville-Anderson-Greer runs about 1% higher than the South Carolina median and ranks 4th of 10 South Carolina metros. It is about 13% lower than the national median.

Greenville-Anderson-Greer pay range vs. South Carolina and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Greenville-Anderson-Greer vs. South Carolina vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualSouth Carolina annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$78,090$65,700$74,880
25th percentile$79,400$79,400$83,570
Median$85,290$84,340$98,100
75th percentile$95,310$94,830$108,480
90th percentile$96,850$97,220$126,050
Mean (average)$87,110$84,980$98,990

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

Employed in metro

600

About 19% of South Carolina's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.38

South Carolina: 1.37

Location quotient

0.96

1.00 = U.S. average; close to the national average

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Dental Hygienist salary in Greenville-Anderson-Greer: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area is $85,290, with the middle half earning between $79,400 and $95,310 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $78,090 at the 10th percentile to $96,850 at the 90th.

Is Greenville-Anderson-Greer higher or lower than the rest of South Carolina?

Greenville-Anderson-Greer runs about 1% higher than the South Carolina state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 4th of 10 South Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Greenville-Anderson-Greer compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Greenville-Anderson-Greer is about 13% 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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer area?

BLS estimates 600 dental hygienists were employed in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.96, so the role is close to the national average.