Dental Hygienists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $82,690 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.75
10th percentile $68,000
90th percentile $100,880
Employed locally 130
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,000
    25th
    $80,230
    50th (median)
    $82,690
    75th
    $99,080
    90th
    $100,880

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Hygienists salary vs area income 123% Median Dental Hygienists salary is 23% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Roanoke, VA is $39.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.65 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.3% below 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $68,000 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,230.