Dentists, General pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for dentists, general is $94.76 an hour ($197,110 a year). About 4,140 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($170,950). Virginia ranks 11th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.67 | $105,400 |
| 25% of workers | $64.84 | $134,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $94.76 | $197,110 |
| 75% of workers | $124.77 | $259,530 |
| 90% of workers | $154.45 | $321,250 |
Dentists, General pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $218,880 | 650 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $177,400 | 720 |
| Lynchburg | $167,440 | 80 |
| Charlottesville | $162,400 | 130 |
| Harrisonburg | $159,220 | 70 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $158,820 | 40 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $128,140 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $46,670 |
| Physicians, All Other | $278,530 |
| Dental Hygienists | $102,950 |
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Pharmacists | $144,060 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,450 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,810 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $96,250 |
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