Dental Assistant salary in West Virginia
What dental assistants earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,960$18.25 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$36,360 – $45,180Top 10%: $52,630+
Jobs1,2900.74× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in West 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 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $46,690 | $22.45 | 260 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,000 | $17.79 | 260 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $42,660 | $20.51 | 240 |
| Charleston, WV | $38,090 | $18.31 | 210 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $46,310 | $22.27 | 180 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,690 | $18.12 | 160 |
| Beckley, WV | $37,410 | $17.98 | 110 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $44,610 | $21.45 | 110 |
| Morgantown, WV | $38,540 | $18.53 | 100 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $36,820 | $17.70 | 70 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $43,790 | $21.05 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Mexico · $44,400 Louisiana · $44,090 Arkansas · $42,830 Mississippi · $39,160 Alabama · $39,080 Utah · $37,760
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in West Virginia?
Dental Assistants in West Virginia earned a median of $37,960 a year ($18.25 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $36,360 to $45,180.
Where in West Virginia do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $47,540.
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.