Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk

The median dentist earns $177,400 a year in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro, with most between $134,870 and $211,940.

25th percentile

$134,870

Entry / lower range

Median

$177,400

The typical pay

75th percentile

$211,940

Experienced / upper range

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk runs about 10% below the Virginia median. Versus the national median, it's about 4% above 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk?

The median dentist salary in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area is about $177,400, with most earning between $134,870 and $211,940 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk runs about 10% below the Virginia state median for dentists.

How does Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk is about 4% above average.

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