Dental salaries in South Carolina
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in South Carolina — official state survey values, not estimates.
South Carolina pays roughly 7% below the national median of $170,950.
South Carolina pays roughly 14% below the national median of $98,100.
South Carolina is about the national median ($48,070).
Dentist pay distribution — South Carolina (verified)
Verified BLS OEWS percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $96,920 |
| 25th percentilei | $121,090 |
| Median (50th)i | $158,640 |
| 75th percentilei | $228,820 |
| 90th percentilei | $310,840 |
| Mean (average)i | $181,570 |
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Dental pay in South Carolina varies by role and experience. We show a statewide estimate; use the calculator to tailor it to your situation.
No individual metros are tracked in South Carolina yet.
The South Carolina state estimate above still applies statewide. You can fine-tune it for your situation, or add a real local data point.
More dental roles in South Carolina
Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so South Carolina reads as a full salary market.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for South Carolina: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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