Dental Hygienists pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,120 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Charlottesville earn between $104,140 and $126,080.
- $97K10th
- $104K25th
- $108KMedian
- $126K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,590 | $9,299 | $53.65 |
| Median | $107,690 | $8,974 | $51.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,140 | $8,678 | $50.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,080 | $10,507 | $60.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Charlottesville earn 6% more than the Virginia average ($105,120) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $111,590 | $107,690 | $96,940 | $130,120 | 120 |
| Virginia | $105,120 | $102,950 | $86,730 | $125,560 | 3,770 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Charlottesville
On the average salary of $111,590, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $81,731 a year, or $6,811 a month and $3,144 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $111,590 buys what about $112,551 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 1st of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlottesville$111,590
- Richmond$105,660
- Staunton$104,730
- Harrisonburg$103,390
- Winchester$101,680
- Roanoke$99,330
- Virginia Beach$98,960
- Lynchburg$96,330
- Blacksburg$86,220
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Charlottesville: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Charlottesville?
$53.65 an hour on average, and $51.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $81,731 a year ($6,811 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,590.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
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 29-1292; area Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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