Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Specialist Salary in South Carolina

The median dental specialist earns $246,770 a year in South Carolina, with most between $227,490 and $264,030.

25th percentile

$227,490

Entry / lower range

Median

$246,770

The typical pay

75th percentile

$264,030

Experienced / upper range

That's roughly $246,770 per year or $118.64/hr at the median. South Carolina runs about 10% above the national median.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dental specialists. Many dental specialists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

What drives dental specialist pay in South Carolina

Pay for a dental specialistdepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.

Across dentistry, hiring is hard and getting harder: staffing is consistently ranked among dentists' top challenges, and open roles routinely take well over two months to fill. For candidates, that means leverage; for employers, it means speed and fit matter more than ever.

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Dental Specialist salary in South Carolina: FAQ

What is the average dental specialist salary in South Carolina?

The median dental specialist salary in South Carolina is about $246,770 per year ($118.64/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $227,490 and $264,030.

How does South Carolina compare to the national average?

At a $246,770 median, dental specialist pay in South Carolina runs about 10% above the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.

Is demand for dental specialists strong?

Demand across dentistry is high: staffing is consistently ranked among dentists' top operational challenges, and open roles can take well over two months to fill.

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