Dental Specialist jobs in Virginia
Dental Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $105.51 per hour, about $219,460 a year, and the middle half earn between $87.05 and $115+, 3% below the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.
- $105.51median pay per hour, Virginia
- $87–$115+typical range per hour
- 70dental specialist employed statewide
- 11cities with pay and job data
Dental Specialist jobs by city in Virginia
| City | Population | Median pay / hr | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 254,997 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Richmond | 233,655 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Norfolk | 231,105 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Newport News | 183,056 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Alexandria | 159,102 | $96.15/hr | $199,990 |
| Hampton | 137,596 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Suffolk | 103,105 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Roanoke | 97,912 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Portsmouth | 96,482 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Lynchburg | 80,301 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
| Harrisonburg | 51,164 | $105.51/hr | $219,460 |
Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $105.51 per hour, about $219,460 a year. The middle half earn between $87.05 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Which Virginia cities pay dental specialists the most?
See the table above: it lists every Virginia city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Virginia?
Yes. We place healthcare staff across Virginia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near you.
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportVirginia · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Tremont Road Dental Super, PCNewport News, VA · 1 wage offer$206.25/ hr$206–$206
- Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry, PCCentreville, VA · 1 wage offer$200.00/ hr$200–$200
- Konikoff Dental Associates, Inc.Chesapeake, VA · 1 wage offer$187.50/ hr$188–$188
- ED A Akeel LLCCharlottesville, VA · 2 wage offers$116.39/ hr$115–$118
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
17 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Virginia, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Dental Specialist roles
Open Dental Specialist roles near Virginia, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.