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Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Norfolk, VA
$19.00–$25.00/ hour
Dental Assistant jobs in Norfolk, VA
Dental Assistants in the Norfolk area earn a median of $22.42 per hour, about $46,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.50 and $23.04. That ranks 161st of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 187th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Norfolk. The free report below lists employers near Norfolk and what they pay.
- $22.42median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 2,070dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $22.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,070 dental assistants employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.28 | $35,940 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.50 | $38,480 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.42 | $46,620 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.04 | $47,920 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.76 | $57,740 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Norfolk ranks
- 161st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 187th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Virginia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Norfolk
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.42 median hour buys what $22.89 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Norfolk paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$807
- Per year: $40,356
- Per month: $3,363
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Norfolk city
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Norfolk city (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 11 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 8 mi | $22.42/hr | 96,482 |
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $22.42/hr | 137,596 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $22.47/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 109 mi | $19.36/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $22.49/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 139 mi | $23.21/hr | 159,102 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Virginia · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Norfolk, VA?
Dental Assistants in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $22.42 per hour, about $46,620 a year. The middle half earn between $18.50 and $23.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Norfolk a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 187th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Norfolk?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Norfolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Norfolk in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Norfolk city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Norfolk?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportNorfolk, VA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAVirginia Beach, VA · 2 postings$25.48/ hr$22–$29
- PDS HealthLeesburg, VA · 3 postings$24.00/ hr$20–$28
- Aspen DentalSuffolk, VA · 16 postings$22.00/ hr$17–$29
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$23.00High$28
23 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Virginia, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 23 Dental Assistant roles
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