Dentist, General salary in South Carolina
What dentists, general earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$158,640$76.27 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$121,090 – $228,820Top 10%: $310,840+
Jobs2,1401.16× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $189,220 | $90.97 | 1,140 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $139,940 | $67.28 | 540 |
| Columbia, SC | $228,820 | $110.01 | 480 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $121,090 | $58.22 | 410 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $153,510 | $73.80 | 160 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $134,420 | $64.62 | 130 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $140,360 | $67.48 | 100 |
| Florence, SC | $137,260 | $65.99 | 60 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $144,640 | $69.54 | 50 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $161,250 | $77.53 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Nevada · $162,200 Rhode Island · $161,560 Connecticut · $160,440 South Dakota · $158,140 Illinois · $156,110 New Mexico · $155,260
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in South Carolina?
Dentists, General in South Carolina earned a median of $158,640 a year ($76.27 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $121,090 to $228,820.
Where in South Carolina do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Columbia, SC at $228,820.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.