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How Much Does a Dental Assistant Make in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, VT in 2026?

Typical pay for Dental Assistants in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Vermont.

$50,920
Typical pay a year
$24.48
Typical pay an hour
-3%
vs Vermont · +6% vs US
170
Dental Assistants employed in the area
Where Dental Assistant pay falls in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$47,370
Starting out
$49,000
First years
$50,920
Typical
$59,290
Experienced
$60,740
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

A typical Dental Assistant in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, Vermont earns $24.48 per hour, or $50,920 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $4,243 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $47,370, and the top 10% of earners make over $60,740.

That pay is 3% below the Vermont figure of $52,760 and 6% above the national figure of $48,070. About 170 Dental Assistants work in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area.

Dental Assistant pay in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $24.48 an hour, or $50,920 a year.
  • That is 3% below the Vermont figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $47,370; the top 10% make over $60,740.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $22.78 an hour to more than $29.20 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Vermont and national figures.

Dental Assistant pay by career stage in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Dental Assistant pay by career stage in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area
Career stageSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan areaVermontUnited States
Starting out$47,370$22.78 an hour$45,260$21.76 an hour$37,130$17.85 an hour
First years$49,000$23.56 an hour$47,350$22.76 an hour$44,340$21.32 an hour
Typical Dental Assistant$50,920$24.48 an hour$52,760$25.37 an hour$48,070$23.11 an hour
Experienced$59,290$28.51 an hour$60,420$29.05 an hour$58,090$27.93 an hour
Top 10%$60,740$29.20 an hour$66,410$31.93 an hour$62,250$29.93 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

Is Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Dental Assistant?

+6%
vs national pay · -3% vs Vermont
170
Dental Assistants employed in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Dental Assistants in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $50,920 a year, 6% above the national figure.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, VT?
A typical Dental Assistant in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area earns $50,920 a year, or $24.48 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $47,370 and the top 10% earn over $60,740.
How much does a Dental Assistant make an hour in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Dental Assistants in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area is $24.48. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $22.78, and the top 10% earn over $29.20 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Dental Assistant in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Dental Assistant positions in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $22.78 an hour, or $47,370 a year.
Is Dental Assistant pay in Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Vermont?
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area pay is 3% below the Vermont figure of $52,760 a year. Burlington pays the most in Vermont at $57,230.

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