Dentist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 127 live Dentist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $425K, based on the 45 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Kids Dental Brands (18), Dr Lane & Associates (17), Lightwave Dental (12).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 45 roles pay ~$425k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Dentist
Appalachian Mountain HealthEmployer score · SilverTulula, NC
Dentist-Harnett Correctional
State of North CarolinaLillington, NC
Attending Dentist, Open Rank Faculty Clinician (Orthodontics), Non-tenure track
High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC
Attending Dentist, Open Rank Faculty Clinician (Endodontics), Non-tenure track
High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC
Pediatric Dentist
David E Thome DDS PEmployer score · SilverDunn, NC
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Dentist Pay in North Carolina: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in North Carolina today, then North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 127
- Live median
- $425k
- 75th $425k · n=45
- 12-mo median
- $138k
- Pay rank
- #43 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.3/10 · #31
- 12-mo postings
- 378
Dentist roles in North Carolina advertise $31k below the $168k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $369k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NC | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $138k | — | 4.3/10 | 378 |
| Delaware#1 | $369k | +$231k | 3.3/10 | 31 |
| Alaska#2 | $260k | +$123k | 3.2/10 | 18 |
| Arkansas#3 | $258k | +$121k | 4.6/10 | 74 |
| Georgiaborders | $208k | +$71k | 4.5/10 | 343 |
| Tennesseeborders | $145k | +$8k | 4.5/10 | 201 |
| Virginiaborders | $144k | +$7k | 4.6/10 | 334 |
| South Carolinaborders | $133k | −$5k | 4.0/10 | 245 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Kids Dental Brands (18), Dr Lane & Associates (17), Lightwave Dental (12)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 5% offer loan repayment (of 127 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in North Carolina.
How much do dentist earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Dr Lane & Associates, High Point University, Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, David E Thome DDS P, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in North Carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 127 dentist positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in North Carolina
Kids Dental Brands18 open roles here · WLB 75/100Dr Lane & Associates17 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Lightwave Dental12 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry9 open roles here · WLB 75/100Aspen Dental6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aria Care Partners4 open roles here · WLB 75/100- High Point University4 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Ideal Dental4 open roles here · WLB 74/100