verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$97,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.86/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
560
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,502 #24 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Vermont, explained

Dental hygienists in Vermont earn a median of $97,470 per year ($46.86 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $81,010, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $110,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $97,470 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $97,470 is worth about $99,502 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #24 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,010
$38.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,470
$46.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$110,010
$52.89/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $97,470 $99,502
New York $106,130 $98,340 −$8,660
New Hampshire $101,250 $97,202 −$3,780
Massachusetts $100,640 $95,162 −$3,170

Dental Hygienist in Vermont: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Vermont?

Dental hygienists in Vermont earn a median of $97,470 per year ($46.86 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Vermont pay dental hygienists well?

At $97,470, Vermont pays 1% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 560 work in the state.

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