Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Vermont
The median dental assistant earns $52,760 a year in Vermont ($25.37 an hour), with the middle half earning between $47,350 and $60,420.[1]
25th percentile
$47,350
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$52,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,420
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $52,760 per year or $25.37/hr at the median. Vermont runs about 10% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Vermont
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental assistants in Vermont earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Vermont hourly | Vermont annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21.76 | $45,260 | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $22.76 | $47,350 | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Median | $25.37 | $52,760 | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $29.05 | $60,420 | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $31.93 | $66,410 | $29.93 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $26.23 | $54,550 | $24.13 | $50,200 |
How many dental assistants work in Vermont
580
1.91
0.77
How Vermont compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $52,760 in Vermont vs. $48,070 nationally, $4,690 (10%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $45,260 vs. $37,130, 22% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $66,410 vs. $62,250, 7% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 0.9% in Vermont vs. 6.4% nationally.
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Vermont
BLS publishes one Vermont metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington | $57,230 | $50,460–$61,130 | 270 |
Job outlook for dental assistants in Vermont
Vermont's official long-term projections expect employment of dental assistants to grow 0.9% over 2024–2034, from 700 to 700 jobs, with about 90 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 6.4%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental assistant employment to grow 7% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 53,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental assistant pay in Vermont
Pay for a dental assistant depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Assistant salary in Vermont: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Vermont?
The median annual wage for dental assistants in Vermont was $52,760 ($25.37 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $47,350 and $60,420. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $45,260 and the top 10% earned over $66,410.
Do dental assistants in Vermont earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Vermont median of $52,760 is higher than the U.S. median of $48,070. That is $4,690 (10%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental assistants work in Vermont?
BLS estimates 580 dental assistants were employed in Vermont in May 2025. That is 1.91 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.77, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental assistants growing in Vermont?
Vermont's official long-term projections expect employment of dental assistants to grow 0.9% over 2024–2034, from 700 to 700 jobs. That works out to about 90 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 6.4%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Assistants (31-9091), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Vermont long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Assistants
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants