How much does a dentist make in North Carolina?
$207,000a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in North Carolina. That is $99.52 an hour or $17,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.52
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,800Median: $207,000Highest 10%: $337,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 25th | $151,800 | $72.99 | |
| Median | $207,000 | $99.52 | |
| 75th | $232,900 | $111.96 | |
| 90th | $337,600 | $162.32 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $208,500 |
| Raleigh, NC | $207,400 |
| Asheville, NC | $202,600 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $196,500 |
| Hickory, NC | $193,300 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $193,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $189,200 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $188,900 |
| Wilmington, NC | $185,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $177,400 |
| Greenville, NC | $175,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $168,700 |
| Burlington, NC | $166,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $163,900 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $161,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 4. Tennessee | $215,300 |
| 5. Oregon | $211,700 |
| 6. Maine | $209,200 |
| 7. North Carolina | $207,000 |
| 8. Georgia | $206,800 |
| 9. Missouri | $205,000 |
| 10. Vermont | $205,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $99.52 ($207,000 a year).
Do dentists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $207,000 against $171,000 nationally, 21% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for dentist pay?
North Carolina ranks 7 of 47 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays dentists the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $208,500 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.