Dentist Salary in Vermont
Based on 240+ workers in Vermont
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VT)
$204,960
$98.54/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
+16.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$112K – $326K
240 employed in Vermont
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $112,490 |
| 25th percentile | $156,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $204,960 |
| 75th percentile | $234,980 |
| 90th percentile | $326,360 |
Top-Paying Industries for Dentist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Dentists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Dentists in Vermont tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $208,220 | 90 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $193,760 | 1K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $193,060 | 610 |
| Finance and Insurance | $179,740 | 140 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,970 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Vermont vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Vermont) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,990 |
| 2025 | $204,960 |
| 2026 (projected) | $204,960 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Vermont Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,990 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $204,960 | $175,707 |
| 2026 (projected) | $204,960 | $175,707 |
Dentist Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $156,050 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $204,960 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $234,980 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $326,360 |
Dentist Salary in Other States
Related Dentist Salaries in Vermont
How other high-demand occupations in Vermont compare to Dentist ($204,960 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Dentist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon in VT | $438,530 | +114.0% | $210.83/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in VT | $434,780 | +112.1% | $209.03/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in VT | $430,820 | +110.2% | $207.13/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in VT | $418,760 | +104.3% | $201.33/hr |
| Psychiatrist in VT | $302,770 | +47.7% | $145.56/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in VT | $283,060 | +38.1% | $136.09/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in VT | $239,340 | +16.8% | $115.07/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in VT | $228,670 | +11.6% | $109.94/hr |
| Pediatrician in VT | $215,350 | +5.1% | $103.53/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in VT | $151,030 | -26.3% | $72.61/hr |
| Physician Assistant in VT | $150,490 | -26.6% | $72.35/hr |
| Optometrist in VT | $137,290 | -33.0% | $66.00/hr |