Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Charlottesville
The median dentist earns $162,400 a year in the Charlottesville metro, with the middle half between $130,350 and $225,410.[1]
25th percentile
$130,350
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$162,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$225,410
Upper end of the middle half
Charlottesville runs about 18% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 6th of 9 Virginia metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Charlottesville pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $121,330 | $105,400 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,350 | $134,870 | $125,710 |
| Median | $162,400 | $197,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $225,410 | $259,530 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $293,190 | $321,250 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $187,020 | $197,820 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Charlottesville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Charlottesville?
The median dentist salary in the Charlottesville metro area is $162,400, with the middle half earning between $130,350 and $225,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $121,330 at the 10th percentile to $293,190 at the 90th.
Is Charlottesville higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Charlottesville runs about 18% lower than the Virginia state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 9 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Charlottesville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Charlottesville is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Charlottesville area?
BLS estimates 130 dentists were employed in the Charlottesville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.42, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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