Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Charleston
The median dentist earns $152,980 a year in the Charleston metro, with the middle half between $129,990 and $194,320.[1]
25th percentile
$129,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$152,980
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$194,320
Upper end of the middle half
Charleston runs about 10% lower than the West Virginia median and ranks 6th of 6 West Virginia metros. It is about 11% lower than the national median.
Charleston pay range vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | West Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $128,770 | $96,270 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $129,990 | $129,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $152,980 | $170,370 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $194,320 | $268,400 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $302,070 | $362,930 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $181,280 | $200,640 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Charleston: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Charleston?
The median dentist salary in the Charleston metro area is $152,980, with the middle half earning between $129,990 and $194,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $128,770 at the 10th percentile to $302,070 at the 90th.
Is Charleston higher or lower than the rest of West Virginia?
Charleston runs about 10% lower than the West Virginia state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 6 West Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Charleston compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Charleston is about 11% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Charleston area?
BLS estimates 70 dentists were employed in the Charleston metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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