Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Winston-Salem
The median dental assistant earns $50,060 a year in the Winston-Salem metro, with the middle half between $48,370 and $55,250.[1]
25th percentile
$48,370
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,060
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$55,250
Upper end of the middle half
Winston-Salem runs about the same as the North Carolina median and ranks 7th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Winston-Salem pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,370 | $38,240 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,370 | $47,680 | $44,340 |
| Median | $50,060 | $50,380 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $55,250 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,260 | $60,200 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,570 | $51,510 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Winston-Salem: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Winston-Salem?
The median dental assistant salary in the Winston-Salem metro area is $50,060, with the middle half earning between $48,370 and $55,250 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,370 at the 10th percentile to $59,260 at the 90th.
Is Winston-Salem higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Winston-Salem runs about the same as the North Carolina state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Winston-Salem compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Winston-Salem is about 4% 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 Winston-Salem area?
BLS estimates 480 dental assistants were employed in the Winston-Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.70, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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