Dentists in Virginia
Is Virginia a good place for you to work as a Dentist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Dentists in Virginia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Dentists in Virginia is growing faster than average.
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Dentists in Virginia earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Dentist Career?
- Health Professions
- Dentistry
- Dentistry
- Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
- Advanced General Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics
- Residency Programs
- Dental Residency Programs
- Dental Public Health Residency Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program
How Many Dentists Work in Virginia?
In 2018, there were 2,990 Dentists working in the state.
There were 2,980 Dentists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,330 Dentists working in it, which means Virginia has more Dentists than average.
Job Projections for Virginia
Jobs for Dentists in this state are growing at a rate of 24.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 19.4%.
Virginia Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 200 annual Dentists job openings in Virginia, and 4,550 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,400 annual jobs and 158,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Dentists Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Dentists ranged from $107,670 to $208,000 with $164,650 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $51.77 to $100. The median hourly rate was $79.16.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $75.34 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $3.82.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Virginia Metros for Dentists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Dentists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,680 | $186,440 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 560 | $152,410 |
| Richmond, VA | 550 | $146,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 90 | $119,610 |
| Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 90 | $124,080 |
| Roanoke, VA | 90 | $131,840 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | 70 | $204,830 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 70 | $156,180 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | 60 | $153,330 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 40 | $141,730 |
Top States for Dentists Employment
View the list below to see where most Dentists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17,240 | $125,860 |
| New York | 8,700 | $133,640 |
| Texas | 8,110 | $157,200 |
| Florida | 6,840 | $145,940 |
| Illinois | 4,820 | $143,090 |
| Michigan | 3,810 | $187,010 |
| New Jersey | 3,670 | $143,120 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,540 | $127,370 |
| North Carolina | 3,360 | $195,680 |
| Ohio | 3,330 | $188,390 |
| Massachusetts | 3,160 | $148,520 |
| Georgia | 3,110 | $149,240 |
| Virginia | 2,990 | $164,650 |
| Washington | 2,800 | $171,430 |
| Maryland | 2,720 | $132,450 |
| Arizona | 2,520 | $171,320 |
| Colorado | 2,330 | $131,090 |
| Oregon | 1,980 | $179,490 |
| Wisconsin | 1,930 | $192,440 |
| Indiana | 1,820 | $157,710 |
Below are the states where Dentists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $208,000 |
| Delaware | $208,000 |
| Minnesota | $208,000 |
| New Hampshire | $208,000 |
| Rhode Island | $208,000 |
| Connecticut | $205,330 |
| North Dakota | $200,250 |
| North Carolina | $195,680 |
| Nevada | $195,610 |
| Wisconsin | $192,440 |
Related Careers in Virginia
You may also be interested in the following careers:
| Occupation | Virginia Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 100 |
| Orthodontists | 90 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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