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Dental Assistant Salary in Vermont (2026)
$25.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,061/year ($3,588/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 580 Dental Assistant jobs in Vermont (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Dental Assistant salary of $52,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,061 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $52,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,151 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,036 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,511 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,061 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,588 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Vermont?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Vermont is $52,760 per year ($25.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,350 and $60,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $52,760, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $43,061 per year ($3,588 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 580 Dental Assistant jobs in Vermont in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Vermont state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Vermont.