Dental Hygienists Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Dental Hygienists in Virginia earn a median salary of $88,661 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $94,260. An estimated 4,080 dental hygienists are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $72,670 to $98,900 depending on location.
$88,661
Avg median salary in Virginia
$98,900
Highest paying metro
$72,670
Lowest paying metro
4,080
Employed in Virginia
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inDental Hygienists salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton, VA | $98,900 | $84,080 | $103,490 | 50 |
| Richmond, VA | $98,020 | $94,380 | $103,530 | 550 |
| Northeast Virginia | $97,350 | $92,010 | $100,680 | 50 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $96,810 | $93,000 | $103,860 | 130 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $95,700 | $82,790 | $104,000 | 90 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $95,100 | $90,100 | $101,270 | 920 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $93,190 | $83,010 | $100,520 | 90 |
| Northwest Virginia | $92,130 | $76,610 | $98,500 | 70 |
| Southside Virginia | $91,860 | $77,200 | $101,390 | 100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $89,920 | $80,700 | $98,290 | 100 |
| Southwest Virginia | $84,150 | $75,070 | $97,700 | 120 |
| Roanoke, VA | $82,690 | $80,230 | $99,080 | 130 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $81,030 | $64,240 | $90,330 | 80 |
| Southern West Virginia | $74,790 | $61,430 | $79,250 | 130 |
| Northern West Virginia | $74,260 | $72,170 | $76,590 | 250 |
| West Virginia | $72,670 | $61,430 | $76,560 | 1,220 |