Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Charlottesville

The median dentist earns $162,400 a year in the Charlottesville metro, with most between $130,350 and $225,410.

25th percentile

$130,350

Entry / lower range

Median

$162,400

The typical pay

75th percentile

$225,410

Experienced / upper range

Charlottesville runs about 18% below the Virginia median. Versus the national median, it's about 5% below average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Charlottesville: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Charlottesville?

The median dentist salary in the Charlottesville area is about $162,400, with most earning between $130,350 and $225,410 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Charlottesville higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?

Charlottesville runs about 18% below the Virginia state median for dentists.

How does Charlottesville compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Charlottesville is about 5% below average.

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