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Dental Assistant Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$24.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,159/year ($3,430/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,450 Dental Assistant jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Dental Assistant salary of $50,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,159 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,866 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,854 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,501 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,159 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,430 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in North Carolina?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in North Carolina is $50,380 per year ($24.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,680 and $57,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $50,380, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $41,159 per year ($3,430 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,450 Dental Assistant jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.