Dental Hygienists pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,900 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Florence earn between $74,280 and $83,200.
- $61K10th
- $74K25th
- $81KMedian
- $83K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,480 | $6,540 | $37.73 |
| Median | $81,200 | $6,767 | $39.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,280 | $6,190 | $35.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,200 | $6,933 | $40.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Florence earn 8% less than the South Carolina average ($84,980) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $78,480 | $81,200 | $61,200 | $92,900 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $84,980 | $84,340 | $65,700 | $97,220 | 3,160 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Florence
On the average salary of $78,480, a single filer in Florence takes home about $61,153 a year, or $5,096 a month and $2,352 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $78,480 buys what about $90,442 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 8th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($91,920).
- Charleston$91,920
- Greenville$87,110
- Hilton Head Island$86,900
- Spartanburg$83,230
- Sumter$80,800
- Columbia$80,370
- Myrtle Beach$78,760
- Florence$78,480
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Florence: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Florence?
$37.73 an hour on average, and $39.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Florence?
About $61,153 a year ($5,096 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,480.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292; area Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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