Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Harrisonburg
The median dental assistant earns $45,320 a year in the Harrisonburg metro, with the middle half between $37,320 and $48,200.[1]
25th percentile
$37,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,320
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,200
Upper end of the middle half
Harrisonburg runs about 3% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 7th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Harrisonburg pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,590 | $37,720 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,320 | $39,160 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,320 | $46,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,200 | $53,040 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,350 | $58,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,120 | $47,490 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Harrisonburg: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Harrisonburg?
The median dental assistant salary in the Harrisonburg metro area is $45,320, with the middle half earning between $37,320 and $48,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,590 at the 10th percentile to $56,350 at the 90th.
Is Harrisonburg higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Harrisonburg runs about 3% lower than the Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Harrisonburg compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg area?
BLS estimates 170 dental assistants were employed in the Harrisonburg metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.02, so the role is close to the national average.
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