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Dentist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$99.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $146,332/year ($12,194/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 7th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 4,140 Dentist jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $207,000 a year — though pay ranges from $107,810 for newcomers to $337,630 at the top.
Dentist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $107,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $151,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $207,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $232,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $337,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,140 Dentist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Dentist salary of $207,000 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 $146,332 — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
| Gross (median) | $207,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$38,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,504 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$7,751 |
| Take-home (annual) | $146,332 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $12,194 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in North Carolina?
- The median Dentist salary in North Carolina is $207,000 per year ($99.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $151,810 and $232,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $207,000, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $146,332 per year ($12,194 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.3%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,140 Dentist 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.