Dental Hygienists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for dental hygienists is $49.50 an hour ($102,950 a year). About 3,770 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($98,100). Virginia ranks 12th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental hygienists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.70 | $86,730 |
| 25% of workers | $46.94 | $97,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.50 | $102,950 |
| 75% of workers | $57.54 | $119,690 |
| 90% of workers | $60.37 | $125,560 |
Dental Hygienists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $107,690 | 120 |
| Richmond | $104,250 | 780 |
| Winchester | $100,640 | 100 |
| Harrisonburg | $100,620 | 100 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $100,350 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $98,890 | 940 |
| Roanoke | $98,550 | 170 |
| Lynchburg | $96,990 | 120 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $90,550 | 70 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental hygienists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 15,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,920 |
| Dental Assistants | $46,670 |
| Dentists, General | $197,110 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,910 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $52,090 |
| Surgical Technologists | $67,580 |
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