Dental Hygienists pay in Virginia: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 303 Dental Hygienists postings on yourjobs.com in Virginia between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 39% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $58.50 (n = 119 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $52.50 to $59.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Virginia, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$52.50$109,200
Median advertised hourly rate$58.50$121,680
75th percentile$59.00$122,720
Highest advertised rate we recorded$68.00$141,440

Sample

Sample size for Dental Hygienists in Virginia, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026303
Postings that stated pay119 (39%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period70%
Postings with an employment type recorded241 (80%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded61%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded35%
Employers22
Cities108

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$68.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$60.00 to $68.00 per hour
Job title
Dental Hygienist
Employer
Fusion Dental
Location
Arlington, Virginia
First seen
18 October 2026
Posting text
“…8:00 AM- 6:00PM) Friday (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) Pay: $60-$68 hourly Fusion Dental - Bethesda, MD Why You’ll L…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Virginia

Employers posting the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Virginia
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Neibauer Dental Care 53 Open jobs
Fusion Dental 29 Open jobs
Sonrisas and Smiles Dental Care 26 Open jobs
Covel, Stack and Henon, DDS, P.C. 25 Open jobs
West Falls Church Dental 25 Open jobs
Aspen Dental 20 Open jobs
South River Dentistry 20 Open jobs
Family Dentistry of Short Pump 19 Open jobs
Dental Care at Chancellor Crossing 11 Open jobs
Massaponax Dental Care 11 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Dental Hygienists postings and advertised pay by month in Virginia
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 289 113 $58.50 $52.50 $59.00 0%
September 2026 14 6 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $87,530 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Dental Hygienists in Virginia, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/dental-hygienists/virginia

Questions about Dental Hygienists pay in Virginia

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Dental Hygienists in Virginia?
The median advertised hourly rate for Dental Hygienists in Virginia was $58.50, based on 119 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $121,680 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Dental Hygienists in Virginia?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Dental Hygienists in Virginia was $68.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Dental Hygienist" from Fusion Dental in Arlington, Virginia, first seen 18 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Dental Hygienists jobs in Virginia?
The employers with the most Dental Hygienists postings in Virginia between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Neibauer Dental Care (53 postings), Fusion Dental (29 postings) and Sonrisas and Smiles Dental Care (26 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Virginia state the pay?
39% of the 303 Dental Hygienists postings in Virginia between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (119 postings). Of those pay figures, 70% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Dental Hygienists postings in Virginia are full time?
Of the 241 postings (80%) that recorded an employment type, 61% were full time and 35% part time; 21% recorded none.