Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Roanoke
The median dental assistant earns $45,170 a year in the Roanoke metro, with the middle half between $36,800 and $47,570.[1]
25th percentile
$36,800
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,170
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,570
Upper end of the middle half
Roanoke runs about 3% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 8th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Roanoke pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,120 | $37,720 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,800 | $39,160 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,170 | $46,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,570 | $53,040 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,060 | $58,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $43,170 | $47,490 | $50,200 |
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1.97
0.79
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Dental Assistant salary in Roanoke: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Roanoke?
The median dental assistant salary in the Roanoke metro area is $45,170, with the middle half earning between $36,800 and $47,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,120 at the 10th percentile to $56,060 at the 90th.
Is Roanoke higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke runs about 3% lower than the Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Roanoke compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Roanoke 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 Roanoke area?
BLS estimates 300 dental assistants were employed in the Roanoke metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.79, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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