Dental Hygienists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,350 or more. The middle half of dental hygienists in Richmond earn between $102,950 and $104,690.
- $95K10th
- $103K25th
- $104KMedian
- $105K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,660 | $8,805 | $50.80 |
| Median | $104,250 | $8,688 | $50.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,950 | $8,579 | $49.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,690 | $8,724 | $50.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Hygienists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Dental hygienists in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($105,120) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($98,990). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $98,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $105,660 | $104,250 | $94,870 | $119,350 | 780 |
| Virginia | $105,120 | $102,950 | $86,730 | $125,560 | 3,770 |
| United States | $98,990 | $98,100 | $74,880 | $126,050 | 222,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Hygienists salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $105,660, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $77,900 a year, or $6,492 a month and $2,996 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for dental hygienists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $105,660 buys what about $107,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Hygienists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($111,590).
- Charlottesville$111,590
- Richmond$105,660
- Staunton$104,730
- Harrisonburg$103,390
- Winchester$101,680
- Roanoke$99,330
- Virginia Beach$98,960
- Lynchburg$96,330
- Blacksburg$86,220
Highest-paying cities for dental hygienists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($180,520).
- San Francisco, CA$180,520
- San Jose, CA$142,850
- Seattle, WA$141,230
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,050
- Napa, CA$131,610
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Dental Hygienists salary in Richmond: questions
How much do dental hygienists make an hour in Richmond?
$50.80 an hour on average, and $50.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental hygienists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $94,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental hygienists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $77,900 a year ($6,492 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,660.
Do dental hygienists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($98,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1292; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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