Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Winston-Salem
The median dentist earns $168,700 a year in the Winston-Salem metro, with the middle half between $130,680 and $256,850.[1]
25th percentile
$130,680
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$256,850
Upper end of the middle half
Winston-Salem runs about 19% lower than the North Carolina median and ranks 12th of 15 North Carolina metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Winston-Salem pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,060 | $107,810 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,680 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,700 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $256,850 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $318,200 | $337,630 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $182,760 | $207,550 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Winston-Salem: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Winston-Salem?
The median dentist salary in the Winston-Salem metro area is $168,700, with the middle half earning between $130,680 and $256,850 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $56,060 at the 10th percentile to $318,200 at the 90th.
Is Winston-Salem higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Winston-Salem runs about 19% lower than the North Carolina state median for dentists. It ranks 12th of 15 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Winston-Salem compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Winston-Salem is about 1% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Winston-Salem area?
BLS estimates 230 dentists were employed in the Winston-Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.
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