Dental Hygienist
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation!
- Beautiful, new office near the Charlotte Farmer's Market!
- Large windows for plenty of Vitamin D!
- Private office!
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and caring Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams and procedures.
The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least one year of experience. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
- Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
- Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
- Take vital signs and accurately record medical histories
- Perform preliminary exams and collect oral health histories
- Evaluate patients for signs of gum disease, cavities, and infection
- Remove plaque and apply fluoride treatments
- Teach good oral hygiene techniques
- Create dental impressions
- Take x-rays
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
Qualifications
- Current Dental Hygienist licensure
- At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene
- Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines
- Able to stand for extended periods and bend repeatedly
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dental Hygiene Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Dental Hygienist median $94k (middle half $88k–$104k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in North Carolina | 205 active | 5,807 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment205 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top Dental Hygienist Jobs
24 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
24 jobs · 19 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
21 jobs · 19 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement
Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement
Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement
$60-$70/hrDental Hygienist
$60-$70/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Charlotte
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $352k
- Typical market rent
- $1,729/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.