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Dentists, General average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$212,020
- Charlottesville$187,020
- Virginia Beach$184,210
- Harrisonburg$179,550
- Lynchburg$178,190
- Staunton$172,200
- Blacksburg$165,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $212,020 | $218,880 | $159,200 | $146,403 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $187,020 | $162,400 | $130,350 | $129,311 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $184,210 | $177,400 | $134,870 | $127,396 | 98 |
| Harrisonburg | $179,550 | $159,220 | $134,700 | $124,478 | 95 |
| Lynchburg | $178,190 | $167,440 | $126,780 | $123,627 | 89 |
| Staunton | $172,200 | $158,820 | $128,150 | $119,877 | 91 |
| Blacksburg | $165,380 | $128,140 | $127,400 | $115,608 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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