DOL Median (Virginia)
$35,797
vs National
+7.6%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,548
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,797
+7.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Virginia earns $35,797 in nominal terms, which is 7.6% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,548 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Dental Clinic | $56,000 | 2 |
| Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Su | $46,509 | 1 |
| IDEAL DENTAL CARE | $35,797 | 2 |
| Smile Dental Clinic Inc | $28,288 | 1 |
| KIM & LEE DENTAL, P.C. (DBA: MCLEAN SMART DENTAL) | N/A | 1 |
| HAWA MANAGEMENT GROUP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Dental Assistants make in Virginia?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Virginia is $35,797 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Virginia earns 7.6% more than the national median of $33,280, or $35,548 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.