The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Columbia, SC is $79,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $77,720.
Pay spans roughly $62,450 at the 10th percentile to $94,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.32 per hour. An estimated 560 people work as dental hygienists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $79,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $77,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.32 |
| 10th percentile | $62,450 |
| 90th percentile | $94,390 |
| Employment | 560 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.