How much does a dentist make in Richmond?
$218,900a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $105.23 an hour or $18,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $105.23
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,300Median: $218,900Highest 10%: $308,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,300 | $61.70 | |
| 25th | $159,200 | $76.54 | |
| Median | $218,900 | $105.23 | |
| 75th | $257,900 | $124.00 | |
| 90th | $308,300 | $148.20 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Washington, DC | $184,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $177,400 |
| Kingsport, TN | $173,800 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $167,400 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $162,400 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $159,200 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
| Pediatrician | $165,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $105.23 ($218,900 a year).
Do dentists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $218,900 against $171,000 nationally, 28% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $197,100, so Richmond pays 11% more.
Where does Richmond rank for dentist pay?
11 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $308,300 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.