How much does a dental assistant make in Richmond?
$47,760a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,820Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $57,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 90th | $57,670 | $27.73 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Washington, DC | $47,540 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $46,670 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $46,480 |
| Winchester, VA | $46,310 |
| Staunton, VA | $45,810 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $45,320 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,170 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,110 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $45,110 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,040 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,760 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $73,640 |
| Massage Therapist | $57,730 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,370 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,020 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,490 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 |
| Orderly | $37,560 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $37,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $47,760 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $46,670, so Richmond pays 2% more.
Where does Richmond rank for dental assistant pay?
155 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,670 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.