Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Greenville
The median dentist earns $174,990 a year in the Greenville metro, with the middle half between $130,840 and $282,740.[1]
25th percentile
$130,840
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$174,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$282,740
Upper end of the middle half
Greenville runs about 15% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 11th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Greenville pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $118,060 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,840 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $174,990 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $282,740 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $299,950 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $196,730 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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0.79
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Dentist salary in Greenville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Greenville?
The median dentist salary in the Greenville metro area is $174,990, with the middle half earning between $130,840 and $282,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $118,060 at the 10th percentile to $299,950 at the 90th.
Is Greenville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Greenville runs about 15% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 11th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Greenville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Greenville is about 2% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Greenville area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Greenville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.79, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other North Carolina metros