How much does a dental assistant make in Virginia?
$46,670a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Virginia. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 10,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,720Median: $46,670Highest 10%: $58,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $58,910 | $28.32 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $47,760 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 33. Georgia | $46,840 |
| 34. Tennessee | $46,720 |
| 35. Montana | $46,680 |
| 36. Virginia | $46,670 |
| 37. Nebraska | $46,660 |
| 38. Missouri | $45,970 |
| 39. Idaho | $45,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $22.44 ($46,670 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $46,670 against $48,070 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for dental assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays dental assistants the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $47,760 a year.
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.