Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | VA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $130,350 | $134,870 | $125,710 |
| Median | $162,400 | $197,110 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $225,410 | $259,530 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Riccobene & Associates Cc, Dds, 3 campuses
- Blue Ridge Health Center, 2 campuses
- Central Virginia Health Services, 2 campuses
- Dynamic Dental Health Associates of Virginia, 2 campuses
- Swett Dental, 2 campuses
- Aboulatta & Hodges Dental, 1 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Staunton, VA · 32 miles
- Harrisonburg, VA · 35 miles
- Lynchburg, VA · 59 miles
- Richmond, VA · 65 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Charlottesville?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Charlottesville. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Riccobene & Associates Cc, Dds, Blue Ridge Health Center, Central Virginia Health Services.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Virginia?
Start with the Virginia dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Charlottesville.
What should a practice in Charlottesville weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Charlottesville has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 18% under the Virginia median.