Dental Assistants Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $50,920 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $60,740

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$44,160
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40,120
    Medical Assistants$45,920
    Psychiatric Aides$46,490
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,330
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southern Vermont is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southern Vermont is 7.7% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.