How much does a dental assistant make in Charlotte?
$50,060a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $24.07 an hour or $4,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.07
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,010Median: $50,060Highest 10%: $59,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 75th | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| 90th | $59,820 | $28.76 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Raleigh, NC | $58,750 |
| Asheville, NC | $56,680 |
| Durham, NC | $51,670 |
| Wilmington, NC | $51,110 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,140 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,060 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,800 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,520 |
| Greenville, NC | $49,420 |
| Hickory, NC | $48,720 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,490 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $48,210 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $47,970 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,670 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $72,780 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $70,720 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,930 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,830 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,420 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,770 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $41,780 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $24.07 ($50,060 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $50,060 against $48,070 nationally, 4% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $50,380, so Charlotte pays 1% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for dental assistant pay?
64 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,820 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.