Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Fayetteville
The median dental assistant earns $49,520 a year in the Fayetteville metro, with the middle half between $46,320 and $54,750.[1]
25th percentile
$46,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,520
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$54,750
Upper end of the middle half
Fayetteville runs about 2% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 9th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Fayetteville pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,600 | $38,240 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,320 | $47,680 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,520 | $50,380 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $54,750 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,410 | $60,200 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,060 | $51,510 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Fayetteville: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Fayetteville?
The median dental assistant salary in the Fayetteville metro area is $49,520, with the middle half earning between $46,320 and $54,750 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,600 at the 10th percentile to $56,410 at the 90th.
Is Fayetteville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville runs about 2% lower than the North Carolina state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fayetteville compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Fayetteville is about 3% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Fayetteville area?
BLS estimates 460 dental assistants were employed in the Fayetteville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.40, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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