Dentists, General Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $166,300 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $79.95
10th percentile $63,410
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,410
    25th
    $125,670
    50th (median)
    $166,300

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 205% Median Dentists, General salary is 105% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $230,720
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $215,630
    Wisconsin $206,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $205,380
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $204,690
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $201,460

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Hilton Head Island, SC is $79.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.03 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 3.8% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $63,410 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,670.