Dental Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $46,740 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $59,690
Employed locally 1,570
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $55,010
    90th
    $59,690

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Assistants salary is 45% 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,200
    Nursing Assistants $38,890
    Medical Assistants $39,550
    Phlebotomists $46,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,500
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Richmond, VA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is 1.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.