Dental Hygienist salary in Virginia
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Virginia is $102,950, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $98,100. Virginia ranks 12 of 49 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$102,950
25th percentile
$97,630
75th percentile
$119,690
90th percentile
$125,560
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Virginia | 3,770 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Virginia | $105,120 |
| National median | $98,100 |
| National employment | 222,740 |
Metro areas in Virginia
- Richmond, VA: median $104,250
States with similar pay for dental hygienists
- Minnesota: median $103,970
- New Hampshire: median $101,250
- Arizona: median $101,010
- Connecticut: median $100,690
- Massachusetts: median $100,640
- New York: median $106,130
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Dental Hygienists" (29-1292), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.