Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in North Carolina
The median dental practice administrator earns $114,410 a year in North Carolina ($55.01 an hour), with the middle half earning between $88,510 and $159,870.[1]
25th percentile
$88,510
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$114,410
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$159,870
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $114,410 per year or $55.01/hr at the median. North Carolina runs about 8% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in North Carolina
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in North Carolina earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | North Carolina hourly | North Carolina annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33.98 | $70,680 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $42.56 | $88,510 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $55.01 | $114,410 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $76.86 | $159,870 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $104.53 | $217,420 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $65.25 | $135,710 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in North Carolina
14,820
3.00
0.78
How North Carolina compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $114,410 in North Carolina vs. $123,860 nationally, $9,450 (8%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $70,680 vs. $73,390, 4% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $217,420 vs. $224,340, 3% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 27.1% in North Carolina vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in North Carolina
All 16 North Carolina metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $133,970 | $109,080–$177,420 | 1,740 |
| Greenville | $133,220 | $93,990–$163,720 | 500 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $123,900 | $94,500–$157,700 | 2,210 |
| Asheville | $122,710 | $91,490–$160,220 | 750 |
| Fayetteville | $120,310 | $99,190–$161,200 | 710 |
| Winston-Salem | $118,440 | $93,220–$166,990 | 920 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $115,130 | $88,360–$164,810 | 880 |
| Goldsboro | $115,000 | $84,150–$145,930 | 140 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $113,710 | $88,400–$165,170 | 2,070 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $111,080 | $85,910–$148,670 | 3,630 |
| Burlington | $110,090 | $90,040–$143,690 | 200 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $106,850 | $83,820–$149,990 | 150 |
| Wilmington | $106,630 | $88,760–$153,460 | 440 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $106,590 | $82,280–$133,350 | 410 |
| Jacksonville | $105,450 | $86,740–$136,990 | 170 |
| Rocky Mount | $104,570 | $82,220–$135,730 | 150 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in North Carolina
North Carolina's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 27.1% over 2024–2034, from 16,990 to 21,600 jobs, with about 1,800 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in North Carolina
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in North Carolina: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in North Carolina?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in North Carolina was $114,410 ($55.01 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $88,510 and $159,870. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $70,680 and the top 10% earned over $217,420.
Do dental practice administrators in North Carolina earn more than the national median?
No. The North Carolina median of $114,410 is lower than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $9,450 (8%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which North Carolina metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 16 North Carolina metro areas with published BLS data, Durham-Chapel Hill has the highest median at $133,970 a year. Rocky Mount has the lowest, at $104,570.
How many dental practice administrators work in North Carolina?
BLS estimates 14,820 dental practice administrators were employed in North Carolina in May 2025. That is 3.00 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.78, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in North Carolina?
North Carolina's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 27.1% over 2024–2034, from 16,990 to 21,600 jobs. That works out to about 1,800 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, North Carolina long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers