Dental Specialist jobs in Roanoke, VA
The median dental specialist pay in Virginia is $105.51 per hour ($219,460 a year), with the typical range running from $87.05 to $115+. That is 3% below the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Roanoke.
- $105.51median pay per hour, Virginia
- $87–$115+typical range per hour
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Specialist pay in Roanoke, VA
Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, all other specialists employed in Virginia.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $83.97 | $174,660 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $87.05 | $181,060 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $105.51 | $219,460 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 6% above U.S. median |
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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Roanoke
- Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
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: $189,918
- Per month: $15,826
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Virginia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Roanoke city
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Roanoke city (1 population-group, 1 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 Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 43 mi | $105.51/hr | 80,301 |
| Greensboro, NC | 82 mi | $102.59/hr | 307,381 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 83 mi | $102.59/hr | 255,769 |
| Burlington, NC | 87 mi | $102.59/hr | 61,365 |
| High Point, NC | 89 mi | $102.59/hr | 118,601 |
| 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 Roanoke
Roanoke city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental specialists make in Roanoke, VA?
Dental Specialists in Virginia have a median pay of $105.51 per hour, about $219,460 a year. The middle half earn between $87.05 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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 Roanoke in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
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Your Dental Specialist pay reportRoanoke, 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 Roanoke, VA, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.