PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Dental Care Alliance · Harrisonburg, VA
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
The median dental hygienist pay in the Harrisonburg area is $46.01 per hour ($95,700 a year), with the typical range running from $39.81 to $50.00. That ranks 92nd of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 61st of 332 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisonburg.
- $46.01median pay per hour, Harrisonburg
- $40–$50typical range per hour
- 90dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dental Hygienist roles in Harrisonburg
1 more open role from employers in Harrisonburg. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dental Hygienist pay in Harrisonburg, VA
The metro median is 3% below the Virginia statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 90 dental hygienists employed in the Harrisonburg metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.93 | $74,730 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.81 | $82,800 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.01 | $95,700 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.00 | $104,000 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.00 | $114,400 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Harrisonburg ranks
- 92nd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 8 Virginia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.01 median hour buys what $48.49 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Harrisonburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,656
- Per year: $82,818
- Per month: $6,902
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisonburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Virginia
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Harrisonburg as they open.
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Part-Time Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Fredericksburg, VA
$63.00–$65.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Norfolk, VA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Virginia Beach, VA
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Virginia Beach, VA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands · Stafford, VA
$65.00–$68.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · North Chesterfield, VA
$58.00–$65.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Harrisonburg city
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 74 mi | $43.23/hr | 80,301 |
| Richmond, VA | 98 mi | $47.13/hr | 233,655 |
| Roanoke, VA | 100 mi | $39.75/hr | 97,912 |
| Alexandria, VA | 100 mi | $52.41/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 103 mi | $52.41/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 103 mi | $52.41/hr | 70,686 |
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License and tax basics in Virginia
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental hygienists make in Harrisonburg, VA?
Dental Hygienists in the Harrisonburg metro area have a median pay of $46.01 per hour, about $95,700 a year. The middle half earn between $39.81 and $50.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Harrisonburg ranks 61st of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a dental hygienist?
Active dental hygiene license in the state of the job. 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 Harrisonburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Harrisonburg?
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Your Hygienist pay reportHarrisonburg, VA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
- Smile BrandsStafford, VA · 2 postings$64.50/ hr$60–$68
- Aspen DentalNorfolk, VA · 5 postings$61.00/ hr$48–$65
- Dental Care AllianceVirginia Beach, VA · 2 postings$58.25/ hr$50–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$57Median$62.50High$70
15 Hygienist postings with published pay in Virginia, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 Hygienist roles
- Part-Time Dental HygienistPermanent$63.00–$65.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist (RDH)Permanent$60.00–$65.00/ hour
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