Dental Assistants Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Dental Assistants in Virginia earn a median salary of $43,271 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 7,450 dental assistants are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $37,000 to $46,740 depending on location.
$43,271
Avg median salary in Virginia
$46,740
Highest paying metro
$37,000
Lowest paying metro
7,450
Employed in Virginia
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $46,740 | $40,500 | $55,010 | 1,570 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $46,620 | $38,480 | $47,930 | 2,070 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $45,450 | $42,690 | $54,360 | 280 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $44,900 | $37,840 | $47,470 | 210 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $44,810 | $38,580 | $47,950 | 200 |
| Northeast Virginia | $44,790 | $38,110 | $52,240 | 80 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $44,560 | $38,040 | $48,110 | 190 |
| Staunton, VA | $44,510 | $38,850 | $48,110 | 120 |
| Southwest Virginia | $44,480 | $37,170 | $48,460 | 200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $44,410 | $38,040 | $46,680 | 330 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $44,390 | $38,580 | $45,050 | 100 |
| Southside Virginia | $44,250 | $37,920 | $47,610 | 180 |
| Northwest Virginia | $40,970 | $37,390 | $47,330 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $37,330 | $35,600 | $43,430 | 1,380 |
| Southern West Virginia | $37,130 | $33,140 | $38,480 | 180 |
| Northern West Virginia | $37,000 | $33,580 | $37,670 | 240 |