Dental hygienist salary in Vermont
Dental hygienists in Vermont earn a median $46.86 an hour, or $97,470 a year, 0.6% below the national median of $47.16. Vermont ranks 24 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 560 hygienists work in the state.
$46.86
median hourly wage
$97,470
median annual wage
560
dental hygienists employed
1.7x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Vermont pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38.95 | $81,010 |
| 25th percentile | $43.85 | $91,210 |
| Median | $46.86 | $97,470 |
| 75th percentile | $48.67 | $101,230 |
| 90th percentile | $52.89 | $110,010 |
| Mean (average) | $46.90 | $97,540 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $46.86 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $97,470 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $52.89 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $56,390 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $47.28 | $98,330 | $46.41 to $48.79 | 250 |
| Northern Vermont (nonmetro) | $46.86 | $97,470 | $44.50 to $48.34 | 140 |
| Southern Vermont (nonmetro) | $44.90 | $93,380 | $38.95 to $48.47 | 160 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Vermont has 1.83 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.28 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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