Dental Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Dental Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $50,380 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,450
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240; the top 10% earn over $60,200. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Phlebotomists$43,330 median in North Carolina
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$46,480 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do dental assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $50,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240 and the top 10% earn over $60,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.