Dentist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$94.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $136,199/year ($11,350/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 11th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 4,140 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $197,110 a year — though pay ranges from $105,400 for newcomers to $321,250 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $197,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $259,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $321,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,140 Dentist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Dentist salary of $197,110 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 $136,199 — an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
| Gross (median) | $197,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$36,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,297 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$10,573 |
| Take-home (annual) | $136,199 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,350 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Virginia?
- The median Dentist salary in Virginia is $197,110 per year ($94.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,870 and $259,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $197,110, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $136,199 per year ($11,350 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.9%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,140 Dentist 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.