The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in North Carolina is $48,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,270.
Pay spans roughly $37,330 at the 10th percentile to $59,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.42 per hour. An estimated 11,100 people work as dental assistants in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $48,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.42 |
| 10th percentile | $37,330 |
| 90th percentile | $59,300 |
| Employment | 11,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.