Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Durham-Chapel Hill

The median dentist earns $208,490 a year in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro, with most between $156,990 and $269,550.

25th percentile

$156,990

Entry / lower range

Median

$208,490

The typical pay

75th percentile

$269,550

Experienced / upper range

Durham-Chapel Hill runs about 1% in line with the North Carolina median. Versus the national median, it's about 22% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Durham-Chapel Hill: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Durham-Chapel Hill?

The median dentist salary in the Durham-Chapel Hill area is about $208,490, with most earning between $156,990 and $269,550 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Durham-Chapel Hill higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?

Durham-Chapel Hill runs about 1% in line with the North Carolina state median for dentists.

How does Durham-Chapel Hill compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Durham-Chapel Hill is about 22% above average.

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