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Dental Assistant Salary in Virginia (2026)
$22.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,756/year ($3,146/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,760 Dental Assistant jobs in Virginia (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Dental Assistant salary of $46,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,756 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,420 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,570 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,923 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,756 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,146 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Virginia?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Virginia is $46,670 per year ($22.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,160 and $53,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $46,670, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $37,756 per year ($3,146 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 10,760 Dental Assistant jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.