PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Aspen Dental · Norfolk, VA
$60.00–$65.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist jobs in Norfolk, VA
Dental Hygienists in the Norfolk area earn a median of $45.72 per hour, about $95,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.32 and $48.69. That ranks 100th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 89th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Norfolk. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Norfolk.
- $45.72median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $43–$49typical range per hour
- 920dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Benevis · Norfolk, VA
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Norfolk, VA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $62.50 |
| Benevis | 1 | $65 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Norfolk, VA
The metro median is 4% below the Virginia statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 920 dental hygienists employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.50 | $84,240 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.32 | $90,110 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.72 | $95,100 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.69 | $101,280 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.25 | $104,520 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Norfolk ranks
- 100th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 89th of 332 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
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 $45.72 median hour buys what $46.68 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,646
- Per year: $82,296
- Per month: $6,858
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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 8 mi | $45.72/hr | 96,482 |
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $45.72/hr | 137,596 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $47.13/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 109 mi | $39.29/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $38.48/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 139 mi | $52.41/hr | 159,102 |
Dental Hygienist jobs in Virginia · Dental Hygienist jobs nationwide
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 Norfolk, VA?
Dental Hygienists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $45.72 per hour, about $95,100 a year. The middle half earn between $43.32 and $48.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Norfolk a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 89th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 100th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Norfolk?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers 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 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 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 hygienists in Norfolk?
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Your Hygienist pay reportNorfolk, VA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalNorfolk, VA · 5 postings$61.00/ hr$48–$65
- BenevisVirginia Beach, VA · 5 postings$65.00/ hr$60–$70
- Smile BrandsStafford, VA · 2 postings$64.50/ hr$60–$68
- 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
+ 13 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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