PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Richmond, VA
$50.00–$60.00/ hour
Dental Hygienist jobs in Richmond, VA
Pay for dental hygienists in the Richmond area centers on $47.13 per hour, or about $98,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $45.38 and the upper quarter over $49.78. That ranks 66th of 369 U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay, and 68th of 332 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Richmond. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Richmond.
- $47.13median pay per hour, Richmond
- $45–$50typical range per hour
- 550dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Dental Hygienist
Benevis · Richmond, VA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
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Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Richmond, VA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $55 |
| Benevis | 1 | $65 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Richmond, VA
The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.32 per hour. BLS counts about 550 dental hygienists employed in the Richmond metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.54 | $82,240 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.38 | $94,390 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $47.13 | $98,020 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.78 | $103,540 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.76 | $105,580 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Richmond ranks
- 66th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th of 332 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 Hygienists (SOC 29-1292), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Richmond
- Overall prices in Richmond run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.13 median hour buys what $48.16 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Richmond paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,697
- Per year: $84,834
- Per month: $7,070
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Richmond metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Richmond city
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Richmond city (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News, VA | 61 mi | $45.72/hr | 183,056 |
| Hampton, VA | 73 mi | $45.72/hr | 137,596 |
| Suffolk, VA | 74 mi | $45.72/hr | 103,105 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 77 mi | $45.72/hr | 96,482 |
| Norfolk, VA | 80 mi | $45.72/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 87 mi | $45.72/hr | 254,997 |
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 Richmond, VA?
Dental Hygienists in the Richmond metro area have a median pay of $47.13 per hour, about $98,020 a year. The middle half earn between $45.38 and $49.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Richmond a good place for dental hygienists once cost of living is counted?
Richmond ranks 68th of 332 metro areas for dental hygienist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 66th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental hygienists in Richmond?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Richmond. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Richmond.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Richmond 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 Richmond in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Richmond 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 Richmond?
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Your Hygienist pay reportRichmond, 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
+ 13 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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