The median annual wage for Dental Hygienists in Wilmington, NC is $91,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,230.
Pay spans roughly $79,710 at the 10th percentile to $100,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $43.90 per hour. An estimated 480 people work as dental hygienists in Wilmington, NC.
| Median (annual) | $91,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $43.90 |
| 10th percentile | $79,710 |
| 90th percentile | $100,230 |
| Employment | 480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.