Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Jacksonville
The median dentist earns $188,850 a year in the Jacksonville metro, with the middle half between $131,890 and $281,710.[1]
25th percentile
$131,890
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$188,850
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$281,710
Upper end of the middle half
Jacksonville runs about 9% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 8th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 10% higher than the national median.
Jacksonville pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,520 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $131,890 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $188,850 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $281,710 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $306,750 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $198,340 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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1.29
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Dentist salary in Jacksonville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Jacksonville?
The median dentist salary in the Jacksonville metro area is $188,850, with the middle half earning between $131,890 and $281,710 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $99,520 at the 10th percentile to $306,750 at the 90th.
Is Jacksonville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Jacksonville runs about 9% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Jacksonville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Jacksonville is about 10% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Jacksonville area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Jacksonville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.29, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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