Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,790 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $33,460
90th percentile $61,380
Employed locally 80
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,460
    25th
    $38,110
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $52,240
    90th
    $61,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,620
    Nursing Assistants$37,780
    Medical Assistants$38,260
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,410
    Phlebotomists$37,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Virginia is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Virginia is 5.3% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,460 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,110.