Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Lynchburg
The median dentist earns $167,440 a year in the Lynchburg metro, with the middle half between $126,780 and $214,970.[1]
25th percentile
$126,780
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$167,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$214,970
Upper end of the middle half
Lynchburg runs about 15% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 5th of 9 Virginia metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Lynchburg pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,880 | $105,400 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $126,780 | $134,870 | $125,710 |
| Median | $167,440 | $197,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $214,970 | $259,530 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $289,760 | $321,250 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $178,190 | $197,820 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Lynchburg: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Lynchburg?
The median dentist salary in the Lynchburg metro area is $167,440, with the middle half earning between $126,780 and $214,970 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $103,880 at the 10th percentile to $289,760 at the 90th.
Is Lynchburg higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Lynchburg runs about 15% lower than the Virginia state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 9 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lynchburg compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Lynchburg is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Lynchburg area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Lynchburg metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.07, so the role is close to the national average.
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