Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Durham-Chapel Hill
The median dentist earns $208,490 a year in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro, with the middle half between $156,990 and $269,550.[1]
25th percentile
$156,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$208,490
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$269,550
Upper end of the middle half
Durham-Chapel Hill runs about the same as the North Carolina median and ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 22% higher than the national median.
Durham-Chapel Hill pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $119,990 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $156,990 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $208,490 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $269,550 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $333,410 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $217,070 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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0.74
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Dentist salary in Durham-Chapel Hill: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Durham-Chapel Hill?
The median dentist salary in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area is $208,490, with the middle half earning between $156,990 and $269,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $119,990 at the 10th percentile to $333,410 at the 90th.
Is Durham-Chapel Hill higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Durham-Chapel Hill runs about the same as the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Durham-Chapel Hill compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Durham-Chapel Hill is about 22% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Durham-Chapel Hill area?
BLS estimates 200 dentists were employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.74, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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