Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Richmond
The median dentist earns $218,880 a year in the Richmond metro, with the middle half between $159,200 and $257,920.[1]
25th percentile
$159,200
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$218,880
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$257,920
Upper end of the middle half
Richmond runs about 11% higher than the Virginia median and ranks 1st of 9 Virginia metros. It is about 28% higher than the national median.
Richmond pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $128,340 | $105,400 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $159,200 | $134,870 | $125,710 |
| Median | $218,880 | $197,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $257,920 | $259,530 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $308,250 | $321,250 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $212,020 | $197,820 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Richmond: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Richmond?
The median dentist salary in the Richmond metro area is $218,880, with the middle half earning between $159,200 and $257,920 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $128,340 at the 10th percentile to $308,250 at the 90th.
Is Richmond higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Richmond runs about 11% higher than the Virginia state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 9 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Richmond compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Richmond is about 28% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Richmond area?
BLS estimates 650 dentists were employed in the Richmond metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.23, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Virginia metros