Dental Assistants Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $59,790 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $62,440
Employed locally 280
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $49,510
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $61,290
    90th
    $62,440

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $44,750
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,540
    Medical Assistants $44,020
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,300
    Phlebotomists $46,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Burlington, VT is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.88 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Burlington, VT is 26.4% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Burlington?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,510.