Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Asheville
The median dentist earns $202,630 a year in the Asheville metro, with the middle half between $107,810 and $308,150.[1]
25th percentile
$107,810
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$202,630
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$308,150
Upper end of the middle half
Asheville runs about 2% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 3rd of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 19% higher than the national median.
Asheville pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,490 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $107,810 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $202,630 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $308,150 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $326,970 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $198,590 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Asheville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Asheville?
The median dentist salary in the Asheville metro area is $202,630, with the middle half earning between $107,810 and $308,150 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $70,490 at the 10th percentile to $326,970 at the 90th.
Is Asheville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Asheville runs about 2% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Asheville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Asheville is about 19% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Asheville area?
BLS estimates 140 dentists were employed in the Asheville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.94, so the role is close to the national average.
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