NC · High Point · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in High Point, NC

Pay for dentists in the High Point area centers on $82.75 per hour, or about $172,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.68 and the upper quarter over $94.32. That ranks 151st of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 125th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for High Point and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near High Point.

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Dentist pay in High Point, NC

The metro median is 10% below the North Carolina statewide median of $91.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 360 dentists, general employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.36).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$48.92$101,75041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$51.68$107,49038% below U.S. median
Median$82.75$172,120in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$94.32$196,19014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How High Point ranks

  • 151st of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 125th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th 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 High Point

  • Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $82.75 median hour buys what $89.11 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 High Point paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,979
  • Per year: $148,950
  • Per month: $12,412

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greensboro-High Point metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Guilford County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Guilford County (2 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
Greensboro, NC12 mi$82.75/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC17 mi$64.89/hr255,769
Burlington, NC30 mi$82.22/hr61,365
Kannapolis, NC51 mi$92.59/hr60,521
Chapel Hill, NC53 mi$97.31/hr64,028
Mooresville, NC55 mi$92.59/hr52,884

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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 High Point, NC?

Dentists in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $82.75 per hour, about $172,120 a year. The middle half earn between $51.68 and $94.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Greensboro-High Point ranks 125th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in High Point?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Greensboro-High Point area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near High Point.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in High Point 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 High Point in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Guilford 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 High Point?

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Ideal People ServicesHigh Point, NC · 1 wage offer$127.14/ hr$103–$151
  • Oyegunwa & Associates II PLLCDurham, NC · 1 wage offer$138.46/ hr$138–$138
  • 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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