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Dental Hygienist Jobs in Wilmington, NC

6 live dental hygienist listings in Wilmington, NC from 5 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 2.

Open Positions6 live
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental

Wilmington, NC~$73k–$100k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental

Wilmington, NC~$77k–$106k/yr
Northchase Family Dentistry logo

Dental Hygienist

Northchase Family Dentistry

Wilmington, NCAvg $83.57k–$108.48k
Cook Periodontics and Dental Implants logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cook Periodontics and Dental Implants

Wilmington, NC~$94k–$114k/yr
Coastal Pines Dental logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Coastal Pines Dental

Wilmington, NCPart-Time · Salary Varies
Wrightsville Dental logo

Dental Hygienist

Wrightsville Dental

Wilmington, NC~$98k–$102k/yr

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Salary data

Dental Hygienist Salary in North Carolina

Statewide North Carolina figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Wilmington.

North Carolina median
$97,850
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025
North Carolina range
$84,150–$100,930
vs. national
0%
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Licensing

Dental Hygienist Licensing in North Carolina

Dental hygienist practice in North Carolina is regulated by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.

Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Wilmington

5 employers have 6 open dental hygienist roles in Wilmington, led by Heartland Dental with 2 openings.

Heartland Dental2 openCoastal Pines Dental1 openCook Periodontics and Dental Implants1 openNorthchase Family Dentistry1 openWrightsville Dental1 open

About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

Dental practices across the Wilmington area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Hygienist Career Resources

How to Become a Dental HygienistThe steps from an accredited program to the NBDHE, a clinical exam and your state license.Read guide →Dental Hygienist SalaryThe national median, the percentile range and state-by-state pay from BLS data.Read guide →

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Dental Hygienist career guide →Dental Hygienist salary guide →Dental Hygienist salary in North Carolina →Dental hygienist scope & requirements in North Carolina →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in Wilmington, NC right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 6 live dental hygienist openings in Wilmington, NC. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in North Carolina?

The North Carolina median for dental hygienists is $97,850 a year, 0% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in North Carolina?

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists in North Carolina. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the North Carolina requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental hygienists in Wilmington?

The Wilmington listings currently come from 5 employers, including Heartland Dental (2), Coastal Pines Dental (1), and Cook Periodontics and Dental Implants (1). 2 other employers have openings too.