Dentist jobs in Summerville, SC
The median dentist pay in the Summerville area is $71.77 per hour ($149,280 a year), with the typical range running from $52.70 to $77.25. That ranks 254th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 241st of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Summerville and what they pay.
- $71.77median pay per hour, Charleston
- $53–$77typical range per hour
- 400dentists employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Summerville, SC
The metro median is 6% below the South Carolina statewide median of $76.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 400 dentists, general employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.41).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.00 | $93,600 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $52.70 | $109,620 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $71.77 | $149,280 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.25 | $160,680 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Summerville ranks
- 254th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 241st of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 8 South 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 Summerville
- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $71.77 median hour buys what $71.09 buys at the national price level, 14% 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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- Per year: $129,186
- Per month: $10,765
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Dorchester County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dorchester County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston, SC | 9 mi | $71.77/hr | 126,005 |
| Goose Creek, SC | 10 mi | $71.77/hr | 50,352 |
| Columbia, SC | 83 mi | $95.34/hr | 144,788 |
| Savannah, GA | 90 mi | $89.63/hr | 148,808 |
| Augusta, GA | 112 mi | $79.74/hr | 201,737 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 142 mi | $92.59/hr | 75,798 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Summerville
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Summerville, SC?
Dentists in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $71.77 per hour, about $149,280 a year. The middle half earn between $52.70 and $77.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Summerville a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 241st of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 254th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Summerville 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 Summerville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Dorchester 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 Summerville?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Summerville and across South Carolina. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Summerville.
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Your Dentist pay reportSummerville, 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
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.
3Open Dentist roles
Open Dentist roles near Summerville, SC, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.