Dental Assistant salary in Virginia
What dental assistants earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,670$22.44 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$39,160 – $53,040Top 10%: $58,910+
Jobs10,7601.05× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $47,540 | $22.85 | 8,440 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $46,670 | $22.44 | 1,860 |
| Richmond, VA | $47,760 | $22.96 | 1,610 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $45,110 | $21.69 | 320 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,170 | $21.72 | 300 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,040 | $21.65 | 280 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,110 | $21.69 | 230 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,600 | $21.44 | 200 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $46,310 | $22.27 | 180 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $45,320 | $21.79 | 170 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,380 | $21.34 | 170 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $46,480 | $22.35 | 120 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $40,600 | $19.52 | 120 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $45,810 | $22.03 | 110 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $44,930 | $21.60 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
South Carolina · $47,320 Nevada · $47,110 Georgia · $46,840 Tennessee · $46,720 Montana · $46,680 Nebraska · $46,660
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $80,670
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Virginia?
Dental Assistants in Virginia earned a median of $46,670 a year ($22.44 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $39,160 to $53,040.
Where in Virginia do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Richmond, VA at $47,760.
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.