Dentists, General pay in Raleigh-Cary

In Raleigh-Cary (NC), the median pay for dentists, general is $99.70 an hour ($207,380 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$99.70Median hourly pay
$167,110–$315,460Middle half of workers, yearly
1,000People in this job in Raleigh-Cary (NC)

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($170,950). It is about the same as the North Carolina median ($207,000).

Pay range for dentists, general in Raleigh-Cary (NC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$63.89$132,880
25% of workers$80.34$167,110
Half of workers (median)$99.70$207,380
75% of workers$151.66$315,460
90% of workers$182.19$378,960

Dentists, General pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Durham-Chapel Hill$208,490200
Raleigh-Cary (this page)$207,3801,000
Asheville$202,630140
Fayetteville$196,470110
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton$193,320130
Goldsboro$193,21030
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$189,2201,140
Jacksonville$188,85050
Wilmington$185,720220
Greenville$174,99050
Winston-Salem$168,700230
Burlington$166,33060
Greensboro-High Point$163,910190
Rocky Mount$161,81040

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 Raleigh-Cary (NC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Dental Assistants$58,750
Dental Hygienists$98,800
Physicians, All Other$354,130
Registered Nurses$84,830
Pharmacists$133,120
Nurse Practitioners$128,150
Physician Assistants$124,300
Physical Therapists$99,900

Other job titles for this job

DDSDental OfficerDentistDMDEndodontistFamily DentistGeneral DentistPediatric DentistPedodontistPeriodontistPublic Health DentistDentists General

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.