Dental salaries in Parkersburg
Parkersburg–Vienna, WV
The modeled median general dentist in the Parkersburg metro earns about $130,090; dental hygienists earn about $74,190 ($35.67/hr).
Pay for the core dental roles in Parkersburg. Where a role shows “Verified · BLS” the figure is the official OEWS May 2025 metropolitan survey value; roles labeled “Modeled estimate” are scaled from verified national medians. Local pay varies by practice, specialty, and demand — treat these as a starting estimate.
Parkersburg general dentist pay is -24% vs national and -24% vs West Virginia.
General Dentist 2025 median — national $170,950, West Virginia $170,370, Parkersburg $130,090 (modeled); Parkersburg 2026 estimate $134,500. 2024 history available on the role page.
Dentist pay distribution — Parkersburg (modeled)
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $65,640 |
| 25th percentilei | $89,809est. |
| Median (50th)i | $130,090 |
| 75th percentilei | $200,809est. |
| 90th percentilei | $243,240 |
More dental roles in Parkersburg
Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection.
Clinical dentists
Dental specialists
Hygiene & assisting
Practice operations
Lab & support
Modeled local estimates for Parkersburg: the national figure for each role scaled by the local labor-cost index, projected to 2026. Clearly labeled estimates — submit your salary to help sharpen them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in Parkersburg?
The modeled median general dentist in the Parkersburg metro earns about $130,090, derived from verified national BLS data and a metro labor-cost index.
How much do dental hygienists make in Parkersburg?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in the Parkersburg metro earns about $74,190 ($35.67/hr).
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