Dental Assistants Salary in Virginia
Ranked #32 of 50 · VA
5.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,490 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,670
Employment 10,760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,720P25 $39,160 Median $46,670P75 $53,040P90 $58,910
About 80% of dental assistantss in Virginia earn between $37,720 and $58,910. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Virginia is $47,490, about 5.4% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $47,760 | $47,740 | 1,610 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,670 | $47,100 | 1,860 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $46,480 | $44,620 | 120 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $46,310 | $44,620 | 180 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $45,810 | $44,980 | 110 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $45,320 | $44,120 | 170 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,170 | $43,170 | 300 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,110 | $43,530 | 230 |