Dental Assistants
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,470.00 | $46,540.00 | $54,430.00 |
| Virginia | $35,530.00 | $48,000.00 | $50,770.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | $40,130.00 | $48,850.00 | $55,390.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $37,730.00 | $46,060.00 | $51,110.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $33,490.00 | $39,690.00 | $47,000.00 |
| Crater Area | $36,460.00 | $45,790.00 | $49,440.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $36,140.00 | $47,450.00 | $50,450.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $31,640.00 | $37,440.00 | $45,170.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $42,660.00 | $49,280.00 | $55,580.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $36,390.00 | $46,460.00 | $51,420.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $34,310.00 | $43,590.00 | $47,310.00 |
| South Central | $32,460.00 | $43,180.00 | $45,500.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $33,500.00 | $37,360.00 | $43,790.00 |
| West Piedmont | $32,530.00 | $39,980.00 | $45,580.00 |
| Western Virginia | $33,970.00 | $44,380.00 | $49,440.00 |
* 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 onet291)
