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$215k–$300k/ year
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Dentist jobs in Winston-Salem, NC
Dentists in the Winston-Salem area earn a median of $64.89 per hour, about $134,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $53.76 and $98.65. That ranks 269th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 243rd of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Winston-Salem.
- $64.89median pay per hour, Winston
- $54–$99typical range per hour
- 270dentists employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Winston-Salem, NC
The metro median is 29% below the North Carolina statewide median of $91.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 270 dentists, general employed in the Winston-Salem metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.32).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.92 | $53,910 | 69% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.76 | $111,820 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.89 | $134,960 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $98.65 | $205,190 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Winston-Salem ranks
- 269th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 243rd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Winston-Salem
- Overall prices in Winston-Salem run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.89 median hour buys what $70.50 buys at the national price level, 15% below 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,336
- Per year: $116,802
- Per month: $9,734
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Winston-Salem metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Forsyth County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Forsyth 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 17 mi | $82.75/hr | 118,601 |
| Greensboro, NC | 24 mi | $82.75/hr | 307,381 |
| Burlington, NC | 44 mi | $82.22/hr | 61,365 |
| Mooresville, NC | 48 mi | $92.59/hr | 52,884 |
| Kannapolis, NC | 48 mi | $92.59/hr | 60,521 |
| Concord, NC | 53 mi | $92.59/hr | 112,395 |
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 Winston-Salem, NC?
Dentists in the Winston-Salem metro area have a median pay of $64.89 per hour, about $134,960 a year. The middle half earn between $53.76 and $98.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Winston-Salem ranks 243rd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 269th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Forsyth 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 Winston-Salem?
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Your Dentist pay reportWinston-Salem, 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
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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