How much does a dental hygienist make in Virginia?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for dental hygienists in Virginia. That is $49.50 an hour or $8,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,730Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,730 | $41.70 | |
| 25th | $97,630 | $46.94 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 75th | $119,700 | $57.54 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.37 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $119,200 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $107,700 |
| Richmond, VA | $104,300 |
| Winchester, VA | $100,600 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $100,600 |
| Staunton, VA | $100,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $98,890 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,550 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $96,990 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $90,550 |
| Kingsport, TN | $82,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental hygienists.
| 9. New Jersey | $107,000 |
| 10. New York | $106,100 |
| 11. Minnesota | $104,000 |
| 12. Virginia | $103,000 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $101,300 |
| 14. Arizona | $101,000 |
| 15. Connecticut | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $49.50 ($103,000 a year).
Do dental hygienists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $98,100 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for dental hygienist pay?
Virginia ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays dental hygienists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $119,200 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.