NC · Mooresville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Mooresville, NC

Pay for dental assistants in the Mooresville area centers on $23.62 per hour, or about $49,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.68 and the upper quarter over $27.76. That ranks 62nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 92nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Mooresville and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Mooresville and what they pay.

Open Dental Assistant roles near Mooresville

Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Rock Hill, SC

$18.00–$21.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011449
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Concord, NC

$18.00–$20.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-006010
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC

$16.00–$18.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011579
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

PDS Health · Charlotte, NC

$17.25–$24.00/ hour
  • Steele Creek Modern Dentistry
  • Req 111372
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Who is hiring dental assistants near Mooresville

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental7$19.50
PDS Health2$20.75
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1$23.50

Dental Assistant pay in Mooresville, NC

The metro median is 1% above the North Carolina statewide median of $23.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,440 dental assistants employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.29$38,04020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.68$47,170in line with U.S. median
Median$23.62$49,1404% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.76$57,74022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.79$59,88027% above U.S. median

How Mooresville ranks

  • 62nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 92nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 13 North Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Mooresville

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.62 median hour buys what $24.26 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Mooresville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$850
  • Per year: $42,516
  • Per month: $3,543

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Iredell County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Iredell County (2 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Huntersville, NC12 mi$23.62/hr67,087
Kannapolis, NC13 mi$23.62/hr60,521
Winston-Salem, NC48 mi$22.81/hr255,769
High Point, NC55 mi$24.76/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC66 mi$24.76/hr307,381
Burlington, NC83 mi$22.30/hr61,365

Dental Assistant jobs in North Carolina · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Carolina

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Mooresville

Mooresville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Mooresville, NC?

Dental Assistants in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $23.62 per hour, about $49,140 a year. The middle half earn between $22.68 and $27.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Mooresville a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 92nd of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Mooresville?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mooresville.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Mooresville as a dental assistant?

State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Mooresville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Iredell County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Mooresville?

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Your Dental Assistant pay reportMooresville, NC · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHASeymour Johnson AFB, NC · 2 postings$23.52/ hr$20–$27
  • PDS HealthCharlotte, NC · 2 postings$20.75/ hr$17–$24
  • Aspen DentalFuquay Varina, NC · 25 postings$20.00/ hr$15–$30

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$20.75High$25

30 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in North Carolina, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 30 Dental Assistant roles

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $45k–$59k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, NC · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $43k–$55k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Bragg, NC · posted today

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