Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Winchester
The median dental assistant earns $46,310 a year in the Winchester metro, with the middle half between $37,630 and $48,710.[1]
25th percentile
$37,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,310
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,710
Upper end of the middle half
Winchester runs about the same as the Virginia median and ranks 5th of 11 Virginia metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Winchester pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,370 | $37,720 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | $39,160 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,310 | $46,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,710 | $53,040 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,270 | $58,910 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,620 | $47,490 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Winchester: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Winchester?
The median dental assistant salary in the Winchester metro area is $46,310, with the middle half earning between $37,630 and $48,710 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,370 at the 10th percentile to $56,270 at the 90th.
Is Winchester higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Winchester runs about the same as the Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 11 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Winchester compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Winchester is about 4% 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 Winchester area?
BLS estimates 180 dental assistants were employed in the Winchester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.
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