Dental Hygienists Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $96,690 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.49
10th percentile $66,840
90th percentile $114,680
Employed locally 150
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,840
    25th
    $78,200
    50th (median)
    $96,690
    75th
    $101,750
    90th
    $114,680

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$86,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,240
    Emergency Medical Technicians$38,840
    Physicians, All Other$337,080
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,930
    Physical Therapists$94,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southern Vermont is $46.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southern Vermont is 2.6% above the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $66,840 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,200.