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Dental Hygienists salary in Vermont

Median: $97,470 / year · $46.86 / hr · 2025

1% below the U.S. average

Mean
$97,540
$46.90 / hr
Median hourly
$46.86 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$81,010 – $110,010
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$81,010
  • Median$97,470
  • Mean$97,540
  • 90th percentile$110,010

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$72,257

On a $97,470 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$13,284 (13.6%)
  • State income tax$4,472 (4.6%)
  • Social Security$6,043 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,413 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$72,257 (74.1%)
  • Share of $97,470 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$99,500

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Vermont RPP is 98.0 (2% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Vermont

Dental Assistants $52,760 −$44,710 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $104,100 +$6,630 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $60,360 −$37,110 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,930 −$27,540 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $103,070 +$5,600 vs this job Medical Assistants $47,250 −$50,220 vs this job Nurse Anesthetists $283,060 +$185,590 vs this job Nurse Practitioners $134,740 +$37,270 vs this job

ZIP codes in Vermont

05401Burlington city05452Essex Junction village05403South Burlington city05701Rutland city05641Barre city05301Brattleboro CDP05446Winooski city05478St. Albans city05201Bennington CDP05468Milton CDP05602Montpelier city05753Middlebury CDP

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Vermont ranks #24 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($97,470).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Vermont?
The OEWS median is $97,470 per year ($46.86 / hr) (2025), 1% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Vermont?
The OEWS hourly median is $46.86 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $72,257 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Vermont median is 1% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Vermont ranks #24 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Vermont living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 98.0 (U.S. = 100), 2% below the U.S. average. $97,470 in Vermont has about the same purchasing power as $99,500 at U.S. average prices.