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

Dentist Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$204,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$98.54/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
240
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$209,233 #9 of 47

Dentist pay in Vermont, explained

Dentists in Vermont earn a median of $204,960 per year ($98.54 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $112,490, while the most experienced dentists reach about $326,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $204,960 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $204,960 is worth about $209,233 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #9 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,490
$54.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$204,960
$98.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$326,360
$156.90/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $204,960 $209,233
New York $183,060 $169,624 +$21,900
Massachusetts $181,600 $171,714 +$23,360
New Hampshire $177,480 $170,384 +$27,480

Dentist in Vermont: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Vermont?

Dentists in Vermont earn a median of $204,960 per year ($98.54 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Vermont pay dentists well?

At $204,960, Vermont pays 20% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 240 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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