PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Raleigh, NC
$230k–$400k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dentist jobs in Wake Forest, NC
Pay for dentists in the Wake Forest area centers on $87.51 per hour, or about $182,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $77.82 and the upper quarter over $107.58. That ranks 95th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 122nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Wake Forest and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Wake Forest and what they pay.
- $87.51median pay per hour, Raleigh
- $78–$108typical range per hour
- 1,090dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 5% below the North Carolina statewide median of $91.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,090 dentists, general employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.79 | $124,360 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $77.82 | $161,870 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $87.51 | $182,020 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $107.58 | $223,770 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Wake Forest ranks
- 95th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 122nd of 279 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, 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 Wake Forest
- Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $87.51 median hour buys what $89.15 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 Wake Forest paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,150
- Per year: $157,518
- Per month: $13,126
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Raleigh-Cary metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Wake County
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Wake County (2 population-group, 5 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 12 mi | $87.51/hr | 499,825 |
| Cary, NC | 21 mi | $87.51/hr | 182,659 |
| Durham, NC | 22 mi | $97.31/hr | 301,870 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 30 mi | $97.31/hr | 64,028 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 39 mi | $81.07/hr | 54,541 |
| Burlington, NC | 54 mi | $82.22/hr | 61,365 |
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 Wake Forest, NC?
Dentists in the Raleigh-Cary metro area have a median pay of $87.51 per hour, about $182,020 a year. The middle half earn between $77.82 and $107.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wake Forest a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Raleigh-Cary ranks 122nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 95th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Wake Forest?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Raleigh-Cary area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wake Forest.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Wake 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 Wake Forest?
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Your Dentist pay reportWake Forest, 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
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$215k–$300k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$215k–$300k/ year
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