Dentist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$98.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $140,387/year ($11,699/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 10th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 240 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $204,960 a year — though pay ranges from $112,490 for newcomers to $326,360 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $156,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $204,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $234,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $326,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 240 Dentist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Dentist salary of $204,960 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 $140,387 — an effective tax rate of 31.5%.
| Gross (median) | $204,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$37,924 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,456 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$12,193 |
| Take-home (annual) | $140,387 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,699 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Vermont?
- The median Dentist salary in Vermont is $204,960 per year ($98.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $156,050 and $234,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $204,960, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $140,387 per year ($11,699 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.5%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 240 Dentist 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.