Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $130,680 | $151,810 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,700 | $207,000 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $256,850 | $232,880 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Gaston Family Health Services, 57 campuses
- United Health Center, 3 campuses
- Godel & Associates, 2 campuses
- Liner, Ward & Shobe Dds, PA, 2 campuses
- Ray Dental, 2 campuses
- Roberts & Associates - Greensboro, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Greensboro, NC · 24 miles
- Burlington, NC · 44 miles
- Hickory, NC · 64 miles
- Charlotte, NC · 70 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Winston-Salem?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Winston-Salem. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Gaston Family Health Services, United Health Center, Godel & Associates.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in North Carolina?
Start with the North Carolina dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Winston-Salem.
What should a practice in Winston-Salem weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Winston-Salem has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 19% under the North Carolina median.