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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Norfolk, VA
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dentist jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
The median dentist pay in the Harrisonburg area is $87.18 per hour ($181,340 a year), with the typical range running from $60.95 to $98.55. That ranks 99th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 106th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Harrisonburg and what they pay.
- $87.18median pay per hour, Harrisonburg
- $61–$99typical range per hour
- 60dentists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Harrisonburg, VA
The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $87.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dentists, general employed in the Harrisonburg metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.74 | $97,220 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $60.95 | $126,780 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $87.18 | $181,340 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $98.55 | $204,980 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Harrisonburg ranks
- 99th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 8 Virginia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), 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 Harrisonburg
- Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $87.18 median hour buys what $91.87 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,138
- Per year: $156,924
- Per month: $13,077
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisonburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Aspen Dental · Lynchburg, VA
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Dental health shortage areas in Harrisonburg city
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 74 mi | $82.50/hr | 80,301 |
| Richmond, VA | 98 mi | $101.65/hr | 233,655 |
| Roanoke, VA | 100 mi | $81.16/hr | 97,912 |
| Alexandria, VA | 100 mi | $85.00/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 103 mi | $85.00/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 103 mi | $85.00/hr | 70,686 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Harrisonburg, VA?
Dentists in the Harrisonburg metro area have a median pay of $87.18 per hour, about $181,340 a year. The middle half earn between $60.95 and $98.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Harrisonburg ranks 106th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 99th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a dentist?
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 Harrisonburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Dentist pay reportHarrisonburg, VA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalNorfolk, VA · 2 postings$137.62/ hr$87–$216
- Lucia Perez Troisi, DMD, PLLCChesapeake, VA · 2 wage offers$95.95/ hr$87–$105
- Family Dental Of Virginia LLCHampton, VA · 3 wage offers$76.12/ hr$64–$96
- Neibauer Dental Care PCHenrico, VA · 2 wage offers$74.52/ hr$62–$87
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$132.21High$216
3 Dentist postings with published pay in Virginia, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Dentist roles
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
- Dentist DDS/DMDPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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