Dentists, General pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for dentists, general is $99.52 an hour ($207,000 a year). About 4,140 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($170,950). North Carolina ranks 7th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.83 | $107,810 |
| 25% of workers | $72.98 | $151,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $99.52 | $207,000 |
| 75% of workers | $111.96 | $232,880 |
| 90% of workers | $162.32 | $337,630 |
Dentists, General pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $208,490 | 200 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $207,380 | 1,000 |
| Asheville | $202,630 | 140 |
| Fayetteville | $196,470 | 110 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $193,320 | 130 |
| Goldsboro | $193,210 | 30 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $189,220 | 1,140 |
| Jacksonville | $188,850 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $185,720 | 220 |
| Greenville | $174,990 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $168,700 | 230 |
| Burlington | $166,330 | 60 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $163,910 | 190 |
| Rocky Mount | $161,810 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $260,330 |
| Dental Assistants | $50,380 |
| Dental Hygienists | $97,850 |
| Dermatologists | $367,350 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,630 |
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
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