Dental Hygienists Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $98,020 +4% vs national
Median hourly $47.13
10th percentile $82,250
90th percentile $105,570
Employed locally 550
National median $94,260

Compare Dental Hygienists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Richmond, VA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Dental Hygienists
in
Richmond, VA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,250
    25th
    $94,380
    50th (median)
    $98,020
    75th
    $103,530
    90th
    $105,570

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 116% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Nearby metros — Dental Hygienists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,950
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $116,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,020
    Corvallis, OR $107,600

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Richmond, VA is $47.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.38 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Richmond, VA is 4% above the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Richmond?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $82,250 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,380.