Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Wilmington
The median dentist earns $185,720 a year in the Wilmington metro, with the middle half between $129,990 and $220,540.[1]
25th percentile
$129,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$185,720
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$220,540
Upper end of the middle half
Wilmington runs about 10% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 9th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 9% higher than the national median.
Wilmington pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,210 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $129,990 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $185,720 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $220,540 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $330,890 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $198,130 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Wilmington: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Wilmington?
The median dentist salary in the Wilmington metro area is $185,720, with the middle half earning between $129,990 and $220,540 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $98,210 at the 10th percentile to $330,890 at the 90th.
Is Wilmington higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Wilmington runs about 10% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 9th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wilmington compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Wilmington is about 9% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Wilmington area?
BLS estimates 220 dentists were employed in the Wilmington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.43, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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