Dental Assistant salary in Vermont
What dental assistants earn in Vermont and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$52,760$25.37 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$47,350 – $60,420Top 10%: $66,410+
Jobs5800.77× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Vermont cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $57,230 | $27.52 | 270 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $47,350 | $22.76 | 160 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $51,530 | $24.77 | 150 |
Hospitals and jobs in Vermont
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
North Carolina · $50,380 Rhode Island · $50,150 California · $50,110 New Jersey · $49,390 Arizona · $49,000 Michigan · $48,820
Other healthcare salaries in Vermont
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $41,600 Registered Nurses · $97,460 Nursing Assistants · $47,130 Medical Assistants · $47,250 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $69,930 Emergency Medical Technicians · $45,600 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,940 Physical Therapists · $97,970 Nurse Practitioners · $134,740 Psychiatric Technicians · $47,560 Dental Hygienists · $97,470 Pharmacists · $136,270
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Vermont?
Dental Assistants in Vermont earned a median of $52,760 a year ($25.37 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $47,350 to $60,420.
Where in Vermont do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Vermont, pay was highest in Burlington-South Burlington, VT at $57,230.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.