NC · Gastonia · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Gastonia, NC

Dentists in the Gastonia area earn a median of $92.59 per hour, about $192,580 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $73.04 and $115+. That ranks 75th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 75th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Gastonia and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Gastonia and what they pay.

Open Dentist roles near Gastonia

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

PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Dentist

PDS Health · Waxhaw, NC

$200k–$390k/ year
  • Prescot Village Dentistry
  • Req 112070
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dentists near Gastonia

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Aspen Dental1$123.80
PDS Health1$141.83

Dentist pay in Gastonia, NC

The metro median is 1% above the North Carolina statewide median of $91.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 820 dentists, general employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$59.33$123,41029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$73.04$151,92012% below U.S. median
Median$92.59$192,58011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Gastonia ranks

  • 75th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 75th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 13 North Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gastonia

  • 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 $92.59 median hour buys what $95.11 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Gastonia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,333
  • Per year: $166,662
  • Per month: $13,888

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 Gaston County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Gaston County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Charlotte, NC20 mi$92.59/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC21 mi$92.59/hr67,087
Greenville, SC72 mi$63.68/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC79 mi$64.89/hr255,769
Asheville, NC80 mi$90.17/hr94,992
High Point, NC84 mi$82.75/hr118,601

Dentist jobs in North Carolina · Dentist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Carolina

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Gastonia, NC?

Dentists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $92.59 per hour, about $192,580 a year. The middle half earn between $73.04 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gastonia a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 75th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 75th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Gastonia?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gastonia.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Gastonia as a dentist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. 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 Gastonia in a shortage area?

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

Does Valorem Health place dentists in Gastonia?

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Your Dentist pay reportGastonia, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Oyegunwa & Associates II PLLCDurham, NC · 1 wage offer$138.46/ hr$138–$138
  • Ideal People ServicesHigh Point, NC · 1 wage offer$127.14/ hr$103–$151
  • General Dentistry 4 Kids - Payroll, LLCWilmington, NC · 1 wage offer$125.97/ hr$126–$126
  • Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$98Median$132.81High$191

4 Dentist postings with published pay in North Carolina, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $215k–$300k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC · posted yesterday
  2. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $215k–$300k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Greensboro, NC · posted 5 days ago

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