Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Durham-Chapel Hill
The median dental assistant earns $51,670 a year in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro, with most between $49,390 and $59,180.
25th percentile
$49,390
Entry / lower range
Median
$51,670
The typical pay
75th percentile
$59,180
Experienced / upper range
Durham-Chapel Hill runs about 3% above the North Carolina median. Versus the national median, it's about 7% above average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Durham-Chapel Hill: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Durham-Chapel Hill?
The median dental assistant salary in the Durham-Chapel Hill area is about $51,670, with most earning between $49,390 and $59,180 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Durham-Chapel Hill higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Durham-Chapel Hill runs about 3% above the North Carolina state median for dental assistants.
How does Durham-Chapel Hill compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Durham-Chapel Hill is about 7% above average.
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