Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Goldsboro
The median dentist earns $193,210 a year in the Goldsboro metro, with the middle half between $157,340 and $313,120.[1]
25th percentile
$157,340
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$193,210
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$313,120
Upper end of the middle half
Goldsboro runs about 7% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 6th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 13% higher than the national median.
Goldsboro pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $111,530 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $157,340 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $193,210 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $313,120 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $437,750 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $226,150 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Goldsboro: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Goldsboro?
The median dentist salary in the Goldsboro metro area is $193,210, with the middle half earning between $157,340 and $313,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $111,530 at the 10th percentile to $437,750 at the 90th.
Is Goldsboro higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Goldsboro runs about 7% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Goldsboro compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Goldsboro is about 13% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Goldsboro area?
BLS estimates 30 dentists were employed in the Goldsboro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.93, so the role is close to the national average.
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