Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Raleigh-Cary
The median dentist earns $207,380 a year in the Raleigh-Cary metro, with the middle half between $167,110 and $315,460.[1]
25th percentile
$167,110
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$207,380
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$315,460
Upper end of the middle half
Raleigh-Cary runs about the same as the North Carolina median and ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 21% higher than the national median.
Raleigh-Cary pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $132,880 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $167,110 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $207,380 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $315,460 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $378,960 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $229,400 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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1.35
1.69
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Dentist salary in Raleigh-Cary: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Raleigh-Cary?
The median dentist salary in the Raleigh-Cary metro area is $207,380, with the middle half earning between $167,110 and $315,460 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $132,880 at the 10th percentile to $378,960 at the 90th.
Is Raleigh-Cary higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Raleigh-Cary runs about the same as the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Raleigh-Cary compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Raleigh-Cary is about 21% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Raleigh-Cary area?
BLS estimates 1,000 dentists were employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.69, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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