Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Staunton-Stuarts Draft
The median dental assistant earns $45,810 a year in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro, with the middle half between $37,440 and $48,050.[1]
25th percentile
$37,440
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,810
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,050
Upper end of the middle half
Staunton-Stuarts Draft runs about 2% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 6th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Staunton-Stuarts Draft pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,290 | $37,720 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | $39,160 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,810 | $46,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,050 | $53,040 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,770 | $58,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,980 | $47,490 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Staunton-Stuarts Draft: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Staunton-Stuarts Draft?
The median dental assistant salary in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area is $45,810, with the middle half earning between $37,440 and $48,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,290 at the 10th percentile to $56,770 at the 90th.
Is Staunton-Stuarts Draft higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Staunton-Stuarts Draft runs about 2% lower than the Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Staunton-Stuarts Draft compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Staunton-Stuarts Draft is about 5% 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 Staunton-Stuarts Draft area?
BLS estimates 110 dental assistants were employed in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.83, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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