Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Virginia
The median dental practice administrator earns $129,270 a year in Virginia ($62.15 an hour), with the middle half earning between $101,640 and $164,600.[1]
25th percentile
$101,640
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$129,270
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$164,600
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $129,270 per year or $62.15/hr at the median. Virginia runs about 4% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Virginia
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental practice administrators in Virginia earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Virginia hourly | Virginia annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38.58 | $80,250 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $48.86 | $101,640 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $62.15 | $129,270 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $79.13 | $164,600 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $102.79 | $213,810 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $68.43 | $142,340 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Virginia
10,210
2.48
0.65
How Virginia compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $129,270 in Virginia vs. $123,860 nationally, $5,410 (4%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $80,250 vs. $73,390, 9% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $213,810 vs. $224,340, 5% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 26.5% in Virginia vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator pay by metro area in Virginia
All 11 Virginia metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $140,670 | $117,590–$175,720 | 11,730 |
| Winchester | $136,350 | $103,630–$172,450 | 270 |
| Charlottesville | $131,540 | $103,590–$176,130 | 370 |
| Richmond | $129,660 | $102,020–$161,550 | 1,760 |
| Lynchburg | $129,320 | $101,060–$160,830 | 320 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $129,200 | $96,930–$156,080 | 140 |
| Roanoke | $128,800 | $101,120–$159,100 | 580 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $123,900 | $94,500–$157,700 | 2,210 |
| Harrisonburg | $109,840 | $85,990–$136,130 | 110 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $106,640 | $89,650–$131,740 | 180 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $99,370 | $81,010–$128,370 | 440 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Virginia
Virginia's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 26.5% over 2024–2034, from 10,360 to 13,110 jobs, with about 1,090 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental practice administrator pay in Virginia
Pay for a dental practice administrator depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Practice Administrator salary in Virginia: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Virginia?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Virginia was $129,270 ($62.15 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $101,640 and $164,600. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $80,250 and the top 10% earned over $213,810.
Do dental practice administrators in Virginia earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Virginia median of $129,270 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $5,410 (4%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Virginia metro area pays dental practice administrators the most?
Among the 11 Virginia metro areas with published BLS data, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria has the highest median at $140,670 a year. Kingsport-Bristol has the lowest, at $99,370.
How many dental practice administrators work in Virginia?
BLS estimates 10,210 dental practice administrators were employed in Virginia in May 2025. That is 2.48 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.65, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Virginia?
Virginia's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 26.5% over 2024–2034, from 10,360 to 13,110 jobs. That works out to about 1,090 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Virginia long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Medical and Health Services Managers