How much does a Dental Nurse make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Nurse in Durham, NC is $39,652. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,765 to $43,343, with most professionals earning between $34,136 and $46,704.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $34,136 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $36,765 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $39,652 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $43,343 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Nurse Salary $46,704 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25% $36,765 10% $34,136 90% $46,704 75% $43,343 $39,652 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Nurse

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Nurse in Durham, NC. The base salary for Dental Nurse ranges from $36,765 to $43,343 with the average base salary of $39,652. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,765 to $43,343 with the average total cash compensation of $39,652.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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