Dental salaries in North Carolina
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in North Carolina earns about $207,000; dental hygienists earn about $97,850 ($47.04/hr).
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in North Carolina — official state survey values, not estimates.
North Carolina pays roughly 21% above the national median of $170,950.
North Carolina is about the national median ($98,100).
North Carolina pays roughly 5% above the national median of $48,070.
Dentist pay distribution — North Carolina (verified)
Verified BLS OEWS percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $107,810 |
| 25th percentilei | $151,810 |
| Median (50th)i | $207,000 |
| 75th percentilei | $232,880 |
| 90th percentilei | $337,630 |
| Mean (average)i | $207,550 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so North Carolina reads as a full salary market.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for North Carolina: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in North Carolina?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in North Carolina earns about $207,000, from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
How much do dental hygienists make in North Carolina?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in North Carolina earns about $97,850 ($47.04/hr).
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