Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Practice Administrator Salary in Vermont
The median dental practice administrator earns $128,690 a year in Vermont ($61.87 an hour), with the middle half earning between $99,470 and $162,740.[1]
25th percentile
$99,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$128,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$162,740
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $128,690 per year or $61.87/hr at the median. Vermont runs about 4% 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 practice administrators 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 | $40.50 | $84,230 | $35.29 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $47.82 | $99,470 | $45.53 | $94,700 |
| Median | $61.87 | $128,690 | $59.55 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $78.24 | $162,740 | $79.85 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $132.87 | $276,360 | $107.86 | $224,340 |
| Mean (average) | $73.14 | $152,120 | $67.77 | $140,970 |
How many dental practice administrators work in Vermont
860
2.84
0.74
How Vermont compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $128,690 in Vermont vs. $123,860 nationally, $4,830 (4%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $84,230 vs. $73,390, 15% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $276,360 vs. $224,340, 23% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 17% in Vermont vs. 23.2% nationally.
Dental Practice Administrator 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 | $132,200 | $101,380–$199,170 | 310 |
Job outlook for dental practice administrators in Vermont
Vermont's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 17% over 2024–2034, from 970 to 1,130 jobs, with about 90 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 23.2%.
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 practice administrator pay in Vermont
Pay for a dental practice administrator 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 Practice Administrator salary in Vermont: FAQ
How much do dental practice administrators make in Vermont?
The median annual wage for dental practice administrators in Vermont was $128,690 ($61.87 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $99,470 and $162,740. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $84,230 and the top 10% earned over $276,360.
Do dental practice administrators in Vermont earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Vermont median of $128,690 is higher than the U.S. median of $123,860. That is $4,830 (4%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental practice administrators work in Vermont?
BLS estimates 860 dental practice administrators were employed in Vermont in May 2025. That is 2.84 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.74, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental practice administrators growing in Vermont?
Vermont's official long-term projections expect employment of dental practice administrators to grow 17% over 2024–2034, from 970 to 1,130 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 23.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111), 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: Medical and Health Services Managers