Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Burlington-South Burlington
The median dentist earns $210,940 a year in the Burlington-South Burlington metro, with the middle half between $156,410 and $277,690.[1]
25th percentile
$156,410
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$210,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$277,690
Upper end of the middle half
Burlington-South Burlington runs about 3% higher than the Vermont median and ranks 1st of 1 Vermont metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
Burlington-South Burlington pay range vs. Vermont and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Vermont annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $116,410 | $112,490 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $156,410 | $156,050 | $125,710 |
| Median | $210,940 | $204,960 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $277,690 | $234,980 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $316,990 | $326,360 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $219,200 | $214,130 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Burlington-South Burlington: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Burlington-South Burlington?
The median dentist salary in the Burlington-South Burlington metro area is $210,940, with the middle half earning between $156,410 and $277,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $116,410 at the 10th percentile to $316,990 at the 90th.
Is Burlington-South Burlington higher or lower than the rest of Vermont?
Burlington-South Burlington runs about 3% higher than the Vermont state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 1 Vermont metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Burlington-South Burlington compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Burlington-South Burlington is about 23% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Burlington-South Burlington area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Burlington-South Burlington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.91, so the role is close to the national average.
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