Dental Specialist jobs in Alexandria, VA
Dental Specialists in the Alexandria area earn a median of $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $96.15 and $96.15. That ranks 10th of 10 U.S. metro areas for dental specialist pay, and 10th of 10 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Alexandria.
- $96.15median pay per hour, Washington
- $96–$96typical range per hour
- 150dental specialists employed in the metro area
- 109cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Specialist pay in Alexandria, VA
The metro median is 9% below the Virginia statewide median of $105.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dentists, all other specialists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $76.89 | $159,930 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $96.15 | $199,990 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $96.15 | $199,990 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.15 | $199,990 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $109.50 | $227,760 | 1% above U.S. median |
How Alexandria ranks
- 10th of 10 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 10th of 10 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Alexandria
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $96.15 median hour buys what $88.30 buys at the national price level, 19% below 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.
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- Per year: $173,070
- Per month: $14,422
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Alexandria city
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alexandria city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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 Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 7 mi | $96.15/hr | 702,250 |
| Rockville, MD | 19 mi | $96.15/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 42 mi | $96.15/hr | 568,271 |
| Richmond, VA | 92 mi | $105.51/hr | 233,655 |
| Lancaster, PA | 94 mi | $102.15/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $105.51/hr | 51,164 |
Dental Specialist jobs in Virginia · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Active dental 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.
Other healthcare roles in Alexandria
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Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Alexandria, VA?
Dental Specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $96.15 per hour, about $199,990 a year. The middle half earn between $96.15 and $96.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Alexandria a good place for dental specialists once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 10th of 10 metro areas for dental specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 10 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a dental specialist?
Active dental 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 Alexandria in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alexandria city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Alexandria?
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportAlexandria, VA · 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 Alexandria, VA, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.