Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton

The median dentist earns $193,320 a year in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metro, with most between $153,840 and $260,960.

25th percentile

$153,840

Entry / lower range

Median

$193,320

The typical pay

75th percentile

$260,960

Experienced / upper range

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton runs about 7% below the North Carolina median. Versus the national median, it's about 13% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton?

The median dentist salary in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton area is about $193,320, with most earning between $153,840 and $260,960 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton runs about 7% below the North Carolina state median for dentists.

How does Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton is about 13% above average.

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