Dentist Jobs in Virginia
Across 180 live Dentist listings in Virginia, median advertised pay is $146K (75th percentile $312K), based on the 123 that state a salary; Virginia ranks 34th of 50 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Dental Care Alliance (24), Lightwave Dental (19), PDS Health (11).
180+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 123 roles pay ~$146k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
123 jobs · 39 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
123 jobs · 39 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Dentist Pay in Virginia: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in Virginia today, then Virginia against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 180
- Live median
- $146k
- 75th $312k · n=123
- 12-mo median
- $148k
- Pay rank
- #34 of 50
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #21
- 12-mo postings
- 327
Dentist roles in Virginia advertise $22k below the $170k median across the 50 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $308k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs VA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $148k | — | 4.5/10 | 327 |
| Delaware#1 | $308k | +$160k | 3.2/10 | 25 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $235k | +$88k | 4.9/10 | 18 |
| West Virginiaborders | $208k | +$61k | 6.5/10 | 26 |
| Tennesseeborders | $185k | +$38k | 4.6/10 | 152 |
| Marylandborders | $184k | +$36k | 4.9/10 | 192 |
| North Carolinaborders | $144k | −$3k | 4.4/10 | 365 |
| Kentuckyborders | $128k | −$19k | 4.4/10 | 125 |
“borders” = shares a border with Virginia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 50 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Dental Care Alliance (24), Lightwave Dental (19), PDS Health (11)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment (of 180 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in Virginia.
How much do dentist earn in Virginia?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Virginia right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Commonwealth Dentistry, Dental Care Alliance, Confidential Employer, DENTIST OWNED Dental Dreams, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in Virginia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 180 dentist positions in Virginia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Virginia
Dental Care Alliance24 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Lightwave Dental19 open roles here · WLB 75/100
PDS Health11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Benevis10 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Aspen Dental8 open roles here · WLB 74/100DOCS Health8 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Virginia Information Technologies Agency8 open roles here · WLB 23/100
Commonwealth Dentistry7 open roles here · WLB 75/100