Dental Assistants Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $45,450 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $58,150
Employed locally 280
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $54,360
    90th
    $58,150

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 50% Median Dental Assistants salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Vallejo, CA $60,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Corvallis, OR $52,210
    Pennsylvania $48,290

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,870
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,690
    Medical Assistants $39,660
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,840
    Medical Transcriptionists $38,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Charlottesville, VA is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Charlottesville, VA is 3.9% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.