Dental salaries in Blacksburg
Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford, VA
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in the Blacksburg metro earns about $128,140; dental hygienists earn about $90,550 ($43.53/hr).
Verified BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the core dental roles in Blacksburg — official metropolitan survey values, not estimates.
Blacksburg general dentist pay is -25% vs national and -35% vs Virginia.
General Dentist 2025 median — national $170,950, Virginia $197,110, Blacksburg $128,140 (verified BLS); Blacksburg 2026 estimate $132,500. 2024 history available on the role page.
Dentist pay distribution — Blacksburg (verified)
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $105,720 |
| 25th percentilei | $127,400 |
| Median (50th)i | $128,140 |
| 75th percentilei | $192,350 |
| 90th percentilei | $295,850 |
| Mean (average)i | $165,380 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection.
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Practice operations
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Blacksburg?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in the Blacksburg metro earns about $128,140, from the official May 2025 metropolitan wage survey.
How much do dental hygienists make in Blacksburg?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in the Blacksburg metro earns about $90,550 ($43.53/hr).
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