Dental Hygienist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median dental hygienist in the Richmond area earns $104,250 a year ($50.12 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 1% above the Virginia median ($102,950). Half of the 780 dental hygienists there earn between $102,950 and $104,690.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,870 | $86,730 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $102,950 | $97,630 | $83,570 |
| Median | $104,250 | $102,950 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $104,690 | $119,690 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $119,350 | $125,560 | $126,050 |
| Average | $105,660 | $105,120 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 780 | 3,770 | 222,740 |
Richmond, VA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($146,760).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $98,890
- San Francisco, CA: $146,760
- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Sacramento, CA: $122,540
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.