Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Burlington-South Burlington
The median dental hygienist earns $98,330 a year in the Burlington-South Burlington metro, with the middle half between $96,530 and $101,470.[1]
25th percentile
$96,530
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$98,330
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$101,470
Upper end of the middle half
Burlington-South Burlington runs about the same as the Vermont median and ranks 1st of 1 Vermont metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Burlington-South Burlington pay range vs. Vermont and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Vermont annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,170 | $81,010 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $96,530 | $91,210 | $83,570 |
| Median | $98,330 | $97,470 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $101,470 | $101,230 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $110,030 | $110,010 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $99,460 | $97,540 | $98,990 |
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1.45
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Dental Hygienist salary in Burlington-South Burlington: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Burlington-South Burlington?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Burlington-South Burlington metro area is $98,330, with the middle half earning between $96,530 and $101,470 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,170 at the 10th percentile to $110,030 at the 90th.
Is Burlington-South Burlington higher or lower than the rest of Vermont?
Burlington-South Burlington runs about the same as the Vermont state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 1st of 1 Vermont metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Burlington-South Burlington compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Burlington-South Burlington is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Burlington-South Burlington area?
BLS estimates 250 dental hygienists were employed in the Burlington-South Burlington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.45, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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