Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Charlottesville
The median dental assistant earns $45,040 a year in the Charlottesville metro, with the middle half between $39,030 and $49,090.[1]
25th percentile
$39,030
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,090
Upper end of the middle half
Charlottesville runs about 3% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 11th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Charlottesville pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,600 | $37,720 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $39,030 | $39,160 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,040 | $46,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,090 | $53,040 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $58,000 | $58,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,370 | $47,490 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Charlottesville: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Charlottesville?
The median dental assistant salary in the Charlottesville metro area is $45,040, with the middle half earning between $39,030 and $49,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,600 at the 10th percentile to $58,000 at the 90th.
Is Charlottesville higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville runs about 3% lower than the Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Charlottesville compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Charlottesville is about 6% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Charlottesville area?
BLS estimates 280 dental assistants were employed in the Charlottesville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.96, so the role is close to the national average.
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