Dental Assistants Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $44,410 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $55,370
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $44,410
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $55,370

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,260
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,660
    Medical Assistants $37,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,260
    Physical Therapist Assistants $68,290
    Phlebotomists $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Roanoke, VA is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.