Dental Assistants Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #49 of 50 · WV
17.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,280 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,960
Employment 1,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,760P25 $36,360 Median $37,960P75 $45,180P90 $52,630
About 80% of dental assistantss in West Virginia earn between $31,760 and $52,630. 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 West Virginia is $41,280, about 17.8% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $44,610 | $45,810 | 110 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $43,790 | $44,810 | 60 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $42,660 | $42,720 | 240 |
| Morgantown, WV | $38,540 | $41,530 | 100 |
| Charleston, WV | $38,090 | $42,640 | 210 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,690 | $39,410 | 160 |
| Beckley, WV | $37,410 | $40,460 | 110 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,000 | $38,410 | 260 |