Dental Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $45,770 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $56,320
Employed locally 580
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $41,920
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $49,200
    90th
    $56,320

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 78% Median Dental Assistants salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Anchorage, AK $56,180
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $56,110
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $51,500
    Wilmington, NC $50,440

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,150
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,170
    Medical Assistants $37,700
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $56,260
    Phlebotomists $34,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Fayetteville, NC is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 3.2% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,920.