The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Virginia is $46,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,900.
Pay spans roughly $37,670 at the 10th percentile to $59,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.55 per hour. An estimated 11,040 people work as dental assistants in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $46,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.55 |
| 10th percentile | $37,670 |
| 90th percentile | $59,920 |
| Employment | 11,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.