Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Fayetteville
The median dentist earns $196,470 a year in the Fayetteville metro, with the middle half between $151,520 and $290,960.[1]
25th percentile
$151,520
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$196,470
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$290,960
Upper end of the middle half
Fayetteville runs about 5% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 4th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 15% 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 | $117,860 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $151,520 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $196,470 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $290,960 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $314,830 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $205,630 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Fayetteville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Fayetteville?
The median dentist salary in the Fayetteville metro area is $196,470, with the middle half earning between $151,520 and $290,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $117,860 at the 10th percentile to $314,830 at the 90th.
Is Fayetteville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville runs about 5% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fayetteville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Fayetteville is about 15% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Fayetteville area?
BLS estimates 110 dentists were employed in the Fayetteville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.08, so the role is close to the national average.
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