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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$47,740
- Virginia Beach$47,100
- Charlottesville$46,370
- Staunton$44,980
- Blacksburg$44,620
- Winchester$44,620
- Harrisonburg$44,120
- Lynchburg$43,530
- Roanoke$43,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $47,740 | $47,760 | $39,100 | $38,608 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $47,100 | $46,670 | $39,020 | $38,131 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $46,370 | $45,040 | $39,030 | $37,586 | 99 |
| Staunton | $44,980 | $45,810 | $37,440 | $36,549 | 91 |
| Blacksburg | $44,620 | $46,480 | $38,760 | $36,281 | 93 |
| Winchester | $44,620 | $46,310 | $37,630 | $36,281 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $44,120 | $45,320 | $37,320 | $35,908 | 95 |
| Lynchburg | $43,530 | $45,110 | $37,750 | $35,467 | 89 |
| Roanoke | $43,170 | $45,170 | $36,800 | $35,199 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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