Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lynchburg
The median dental assistant earns $45,110 a year in the Lynchburg metro, with the middle half between $37,750 and $46,730.[1]
25th percentile
$37,750
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,730
Upper end of the middle half
Lynchburg runs about 3% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 10th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Lynchburg pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,020 | $37,720 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,750 | $39,160 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,110 | $46,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,730 | $53,040 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $55,890 | $58,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,530 | $47,490 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Lynchburg: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lynchburg?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lynchburg metro area is $45,110, with the middle half earning between $37,750 and $46,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,020 at the 10th percentile to $55,890 at the 90th.
Is Lynchburg higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Lynchburg runs about 3% lower than the Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 10th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lynchburg compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg area?
BLS estimates 230 dental assistants were employed in the Lynchburg metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.95, so the role is close to the national average.
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