How much does a dental assistant make in North Carolina?
$50,380a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in North Carolina. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.22
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,240Median: $50,380Highest 10%: $60,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| Median | $50,380 | $24.22 | |
| 75th | $57,720 | $27.75 | |
| 90th | $60,200 | $28.94 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $58,750 |
| Asheville, NC | $56,680 |
| Durham, NC | $51,670 |
| Wilmington, NC | $51,110 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,140 |
| Charlotte, NC | $50,060 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 9. Alaska | $57,710 |
| 10. Connecticut | $56,850 |
| 11. Vermont | $52,760 |
| 12. North Carolina | $50,380 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $50,150 |
| 14. California | $50,110 |
| 15. New Jersey | $49,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.22 ($50,380 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $50,380 against $48,070 nationally, 5% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for dental assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays dental assistants the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $58,750 a year.
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.