Dentist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$207,000
$99.519/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
+17.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$108K – $338K
4K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Dentist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $107,810 |
| 25th percentile | $151,810 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $207,000 |
| 75th percentile | $232,880 |
| 90th percentile | $337,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $181,590 |
| 2023 | $177,420 |
| 2024 | $191,280 |
| 2025 | $207,000 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $181,590 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $177,420 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $191,280 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $207,000 | $175,707 |