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BLS wage data · May 2025

Dental Assistant Salary in Vermont

Dental Assistants in Vermont earn a median of $52,760 a year, or $25.37 an hour. That ranks Vermont #11 of 50 states and is $4,690 more than the national median.

Median / year
$52,760
Median / hour
$25.37
Employed
580
National rank
#11of 50

Pay range in Vermont

10th percentile$45,260
25th percentile$47,350
Median percentile$52,760
75th percentile$60,420
90th percentile$66,410

Dental Assistant pay by Vermont metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Burlington-South Burlington, VT$57,230270

FAQ

How much does a dental assistant make in Vermont?

The median annual wage is $52,760 ($25.37 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $4,690 above the U.S. median of $48,070.

What do entry-level dental assistants make in Vermont?

The lowest-paid 10% of Vermont dental assistants earned $45,260 or less ($21.76/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do dental assistants earn the most in Vermont?

Burlington-South Burlington, VT has the highest metro median at $57,230.

How many dental assistants work in Vermont?

About 580 dental assistants were employed in Vermont in May 2025.