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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Norfolk, VA
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Dentist jobs in Portsmouth, VA
Pay for dentists in the Portsmouth area centers on $97.36 per hour, or about $202,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $58.34 and the upper quarter over $98.91. That ranks 44th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 55th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Portsmouth and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Portsmouth.
- $97.36median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $58–$99typical range per hour
- 710dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 11% above the Virginia statewide median of $87.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 710 dentists, general employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.60 | $101,090 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $58.34 | $121,350 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $97.36 | $202,510 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $98.91 | $205,730 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Portsmouth ranks
- 44th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 55th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Portsmouth
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $97.36 median hour buys what $99.41 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Portsmouth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,505
- Per year: $175,248
- Per month: $14,604
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Portsmouth city
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Portsmouth city (1 geographic, 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 8 mi | $97.36/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | $97.36/hr | 254,997 |
| Richmond, VA | 77 mi | $101.65/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 101 mi | $81.07/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 104 mi | $84.95/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 135 mi | $87.51/hr | 56,764 |
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 Portsmouth, VA?
Dentists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $97.36 per hour, about $202,510 a year. The middle half earn between $58.34 and $98.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portsmouth a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 55th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 44th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Portsmouth?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portsmouth.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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Your Dentist pay reportPortsmouth, 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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