salary$98,890 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$93,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,730per year
Jobs in the area940people work this job
Can a dental hygienist afford Chesapeake?
OK. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 22.4% of the median dental hygienist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a dental hygienist in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $98,890 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $93,630 and $105,730.
Can a dental hygienist afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 22.4% of the median dental hygienist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.