Dentists, General Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $168,820 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $81.16
10th percentile $83,240
90th percentile $204,030
Employed locally 110
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,240
    25th
    $117,800
    50th (median)
    $168,820
    75th
    $199,130
    90th
    $204,030

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 250% Median Dentists, General salary is 150% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $216,830
    Richmond, VA $211,430
    Charlottesville, VA $202,980
    Evansville, IN $202,780
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $202,510
    Corvallis, OR $199,140

    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 Dentists, General make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Roanoke, VA is $81.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.09 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Roanoke, VA is 2.3% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Roanoke?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $83,240 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,800.