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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Charlotte, NC
$215k–$300k/ year
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Dentist jobs in Rock Hill, SC
The median dentist pay in the Rock Hill area is $92.59 per hour ($192,580 a year), with the typical range running from $73.04 to $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 Rock Hill and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rock Hill.
- $92.59median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $73–$115+typical range per hour
- 820dentists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.
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Dentist
PDS Health · Waxhaw, NC
$200k–$390k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $123.80 |
| PDS Health | 1 | $141.83 |
Dentist pay in Rock Hill, SC
The metro median is 22% above the South Carolina statewide median of $76.19 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.33 | $123,410 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $73.04 | $151,920 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $92.59 | $192,580 | 11% 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 Rock Hill ranks
- 75th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 75th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
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 Rock Hill
- 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 Rock Hill 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 York County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include York County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 22 mi | $92.59/hr | 943,476 |
| Gastonia, NC | 23 mi | $92.59/hr | 85,535 |
| Columbia, SC | 62 mi | $95.34/hr | 144,788 |
| Greenville, SC | 76 mi | $63.68/hr | 74,371 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 91 mi | $64.89/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 93 mi | $82.75/hr | 118,601 |
License and tax basics in South Carolina
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South 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 Rock Hill, SC?
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 Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill?
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 Rock Hill.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Rock Hill as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Rock Hill in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include York 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 Rock Hill?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Rock Hill and across South Carolina. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Rock Hill.
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Your Dentist pay reportRock Hill, SC · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Professionals of South Carolina, PCGreenville, SC · 1 wage offer$120.19/ hr$120–$120
- Modern Dental Care LLCClover, SC · 1 wage offer$106.65/ hr$107–$107
- Dr Richard James M Hansen & Associates Fort Mill PC.Tega Cay, SC · 1 wage offer$100.00/ hr$100–$100
- Todays Dental at Greenville LLCGreenville, SC · 1 wage offer$87.50/ hr$88–$88
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$83Median$100.00High$110
6 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in South Carolina, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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