Dental Assistants
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $31,450.00 | $44,820.00 | $48,870.00 |
| Virginia | $34,470.00 | $45,620.00 | $48,810.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $43,279.97 | $49,858.51 | $56,702.53 |
| Bay Consortium | $38,664.33 | $49,150.90 | $55,773.34 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $35,151.39 | $40,789.24 | $48,315.78 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $33,410.07 | $39,635.33 | $47,328.06 |
| Crater Area | $36,712.93 | $44,584.39 | $47,480.66 |
| Greater Peninsula | $35,323.85 | $45,737.25 | $49,059.97 |
| Hampton Roads | $35,473.31 | $42,337.19 | $48,223.80 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $31,488.98 | $39,708.50 | $46,258.81 |
| Northern Virginia | $42,636.12 | $49,873.14 | $56,744.34 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $36,079.53 | $46,722.89 | $52,608.45 |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | $35,787.92 | $38,577.58 | $44,488.23 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $30,941.29 | $38,150.09 | $42,964.32 |
| West Piedmont | $32,413.99 | $38,150.09 | $43,633.25 |
| Western Virginia | $32,716.05 | $41,268.99 | $49,882.55 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
