Dental Assistants Salary in Northern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,640 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $44,420
90th percentile $62,710
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,420
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $62,710

    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 Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,420
    Nursing Assistants $41,260
    Medical Assistants $45,310
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,320
    Medical Equipment Preparers $47,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northern Vermont is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.27 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northern Vermont is 1.4% below 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,420 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.