Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Vermont
The median dentist earns $204,960 a year in Vermont ($98.54 an hour), with the middle half earning between $156,050 and $234,980.[1]
25th percentile
$156,050
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$204,960
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$234,980
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $204,960 per year or $98.54/hr at the median. Vermont runs about 20% 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 dentists 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 | $54.08 | $112,490 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $75.03 | $156,050 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $98.54 | $204,960 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $112.97 | $234,980 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $156.90 | $326,360 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $102.95 | $214,130 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Vermont
240
0.80
1.00
How Vermont compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $204,960 in Vermont vs. $170,950 nationally, $34,010 (20%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $112,490 vs. $86,250, 30% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $326,360 vs. $319,630, 2% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -0.3% in Vermont vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist 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 | $210,940 | $156,410–$277,690 | 90 |
Job outlook for dentists in Vermont
Vermont's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to change 0.3% over 2024–2034, from 290 to 290 jobs, with about 10 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 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 dentist pay in Vermont
Pay for a dentist 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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Dentist salary in Vermont: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Vermont?
The median annual wage for dentists in Vermont was $204,960 ($98.54 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $156,050 and $234,980. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $112,490 and the top 10% earned over $326,360. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Vermont earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Vermont median of $204,960 is higher than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $34,010 (20%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dentists work in Vermont?
BLS estimates 240 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Vermont in May 2025. That is 0.80 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.00, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Vermont?
Vermont's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to change 0.3% over 2024–2034, from 290 to 290 jobs. That works out to about 10 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), 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: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)