Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Vermont | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $52,760 | $48,867 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $25.37 | $23.49 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $53,837.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Vermont is $52,760, or about $25.37 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Vermont is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Vermont typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 580 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $52,760, Vermont offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 352 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 33% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Physical Therapist Assistants at $71,600, Medical Equipment Preparers at $48,990, Orderlies at $48,120 — all figures are median annual wages for Vermont.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Vermont levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 352 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 33% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Vermont | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $71,600 | $100 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $48,990 | $140 |
| Orderlies | $48,120 | $70 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $47,860 | $330 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,370 | $300 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,250 | $1,140 |
Vermont levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 528 occupations in Vermont.