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Dental Assistants average salary by city in North Carolina
- Raleigh$55,950
- Asheville$53,650
- Durham$53,360
- Charlotte$51,800
- Winston-Salem$51,570
- Wilmington$51,110
- Burlington$50,440
- Greensboro$49,870
- Fayetteville$49,060
- Hickory$48,370
- Greenville$48,190
- Goldsboro$47,930
- Jacksonville$47,020
- Rocky Mount$45,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $55,950 | $58,750 | $50,580 | $45,412 | 98 |
| Asheville | $53,650 | $56,680 | $48,630 | $43,656 | 97 |
| Durham | $53,360 | $51,670 | $49,390 | $43,434 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $51,800 | $50,060 | $48,110 | $42,243 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $51,570 | $50,060 | $48,370 | $42,068 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $51,110 | $51,110 | $47,120 | $41,716 | 96 |
| Burlington | $50,440 | $50,140 | $47,340 | $41,205 | 93 |
| Greensboro | $49,870 | $49,800 | $46,030 | $40,769 | 93 |
| Fayetteville | $49,060 | $49,520 | $46,320 | $40,151 | 92 |
| Hickory | $48,370 | $48,720 | $44,550 | $39,624 | 88 |
| Greenville | $48,190 | $49,420 | $40,090 | $39,487 | 88 |
| Goldsboro | $47,930 | $48,210 | $44,910 | $39,288 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $47,020 | $47,970 | $46,170 | $38,593 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $45,560 | $48,490 | $37,020 | $37,478 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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