Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

West Virginia Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in West Virginia

Statewide West Virginia figures for dental assistants.

West Virginia median

$37,960

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

West Virginia range

$36,360–$45,180

vs. national

-21%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in West Virginia

6 employers have 6 open dental assistant roles in West Virginia.

Anthony J Williams DDS1 open Kanawha County Dental Health Council1 open Mon Dental Associates1 open Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery1 open Oral Surgery Partners1 open Williamstown Dental1 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across West Virginia hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in West Virginia right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 6 live dental assistant openings in West Virginia. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in West Virginia?

The West Virginia median for dental assistants is $37,960 a year, -21% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in West Virginia?

The West Virginia Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in West Virginia. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the West Virginia requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in West Virginia?

The West Virginia listings currently come from 6 employers, including Anthony J Williams DDS (1), Kanawha County Dental Health Council (1), and Mon Dental Associates (1). 3 other employers have openings too.