Dental Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #16 of 50 · NC
2.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,510 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,380
Employment 11,450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,240P25 $47,680 Median $50,380P75 $57,720P90 $60,200
About 80% of dental assistantss in North Carolina earn between $38,240 and $60,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in North Carolina is $51,510, about 2.6% above the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $58,750 | $55,950 | 1,850 |
| Asheville, NC | $56,680 | $53,650 | 560 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $51,670 | $53,360 | 640 |
| Wilmington, NC | $51,110 | $51,110 | 600 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,140 | $50,440 | 150 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $50,060 | $51,800 | 3,540 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,060 | $51,570 | 480 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,800 | $49,870 | 800 |