Dental Hygienists Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Dental Hygienists in South Carolina earn a median salary of $81,067 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -14% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 2,810 dental hygienists are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $75,950 to $91,310 depending on location.
$81,067
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$91,310
Highest paying metro
$75,950
Lowest paying metro
2,810
Employed in South Carolina
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Dental Hygienists salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $91,310 | $81,120 | $94,000 | 590 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $85,400 | $76,500 | $92,100 | 150 |
| Greenville, SC | $83,460 | $78,950 | $92,390 | 710 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $83,060 | $80,400 | $85,720 | 170 |
| Southern South Carolina | $81,120 | $79,710 | $81,560 | 40 |
| Columbia, SC | $79,710 | $76,970 | $83,380 | 560 |
| Sumter, SC | $78,640 | $74,900 | $80,990 | 50 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $78,360 | $63,270 | $81,050 | 90 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $77,810 | $76,280 | $78,600 | 120 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $76,920 | $74,240 | $81,160 | 230 |
| Florence, SC | $75,950 | $68,220 | $81,350 | 100 |