Dental Hygienist salary in Virginia
What dental hygienists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$102,950$49.50 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $98,100
Middle half earn$97,630 – $119,690Top 10%: $125,560+
Jobs3,7700.64× the U.S. concentration
Dental Hygienist 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 | $119,170 | $57.30 | 2,200 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $98,890 | $47.54 | 940 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,250 | $50.12 | 780 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $82,870 | $39.84 | 210 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,550 | $47.38 | 170 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $107,690 | $51.78 | 120 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $96,990 | $46.63 | 120 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $99,750 | $47.96 | 110 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $100,620 | $48.37 | 100 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $100,640 | $48.38 | 100 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $97,310 | $46.78 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $90,550 | $43.53 | 70 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $100,350 | $48.24 | 60 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $99,620 | $47.89 | 60 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $99,620 | $47.89 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Dental Hygienist pay in similar states
New York · $106,130 Minnesota · $103,970 New Hampshire · $101,250 Arizona · $101,010 Connecticut · $100,690 Massachusetts · $100,640
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 Dental Assistants · $46,670 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
Questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Virginia?
Dental Hygienists in Virginia earned a median of $102,950 a year ($49.50 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $98,100. The middle half earned $97,630 to $119,690.
Where in Virginia do dental hygienists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $119,170.
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.