VA · Lynchburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Pay for dentists in the Lynchburg area centers on $82.50 per hour, or about $171,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.39 and the upper quarter over $97.74. That ranks 153rd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 96th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lynchburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lynchburg.

Open Dentist roles in Lynchburg

PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Dentist DDS/DMD

Aspen Dental · Lynchburg, VA

$180k–$215k/ year
  • ['FULL_TIME']
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Dentist pay in Lynchburg, VA

The metro median is 6% below the Virginia statewide median of $87.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dentists, general employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.42$92,39047% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.39$123,53029% below U.S. median
Median$82.50$171,6001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$97.74$203,30018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$103.11$214,47024% above U.S. median

How Lynchburg ranks

  • 153rd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 96th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lynchburg

  • Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $82.50 median hour buys what $92.32 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.

Estimate your Lynchburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,970
  • Per year: $148,500
  • Per month: $12,375

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lynchburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Lynchburg city

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Lynchburg city (1 population-group, 2 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Roanoke, VA43 mi$81.16/hr97,912
Harrisonburg, VA74 mi$87.18/hr51,164
Burlington, NC93 mi$82.22/hr61,365
Richmond, VA95 mi$101.65/hr233,655
Greensboro, NC97 mi$82.75/hr307,381
Durham, NC100 mi$97.31/hr301,870

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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.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Lynchburg, VA?

Dentists in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $82.50 per hour, about $171,600 a year. The middle half earn between $59.39 and $97.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lynchburg a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Lynchburg ranks 96th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Lynchburg?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lynchburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lynchburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Lynchburg city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dentists in Lynchburg?

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Your Dentist pay reportLynchburg, 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

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Norfolk, VA · posted yesterday
  2. Dentist DDS/DMDPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Lynchburg, VA · posted 5 days ago

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