PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance · Virginia Beach, VA
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Hygienist jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
The median dental hygienist pay in the Virginia Beach area is $45.72 per hour ($95,100 a year), with the typical range running from $43.32 to $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 Virginia Beach. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Virginia Beach.
- $45.72median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $43–$49typical range per hour
- 920dental hygienists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Dental Hygienist roles in Virginia Beach
PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Benevis · Virginia Beach, VA
$60.00–$70.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Care Alliance | 1 | $52.50 |
| Benevis | 1 | $65 |
Dental Hygienist pay in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
- 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 Virginia Beach 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 Hygienist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 16 mi | $45.72/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 17 mi | $45.72/hr | 254,997 |
| Richmond, VA | 95 mi | $47.13/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $38.48/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 114 mi | $39.29/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 149 mi | $46.56/hr | 56,764 |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Virginia Beach. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Virginia Beach.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Virginia Beach 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.
Does Valorem Health place dental hygienists in Virginia Beach?
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Your Hygienist pay reportVirginia Beach, 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
- Dental Care AllianceVirginia Beach, VA · 2 postings$58.25/ hr$50–$65
- Smile BrandsStafford, VA · 2 postings$64.50/ hr$60–$68
- Aspen DentalNorfolk, VA · 5 postings$61.00/ hr$48–$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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