Vermont Dental Assistant Salary

Pursuing a dental assisting career in Vermont is an ideal choice for healthcare professionals that are interested in joining a growing field.

According to the Vermont Department of Labor, between 2012 and 2022 the number of employed dental assistants in the state is expected to rise considerably. Most of these new jobs will only require a postsecondary non-degree award.

Many dental assistants are enticed by job opportunities in Vermont because they often offer higher salaries then the national average. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, here is an accurate account of salary percentiles for dental assistants at the state and national levels in 2013:

• 10^th Percentile VT: $27,300/yr.
• 10^th Percentile US: $24,200/yr.

• 25^th Percentile VT: $33,800/yr.
• 25^th Percentile US: $28,800/yr.

• Median Percentile VT: $40,200/yr.
• Median Percentile US: $34,900/yr.

• 75^th Percentile VT: $45,000/yr.
• 75^th Percentile US: $42,000/yr.

• 90^th Percentile VT: $47,900/yr.
• 90^th Percentile US: $48,400/yr.

Featured Programs:

Penn Foster

Penn Foster's Dental Assistant career diploma program​ will teach you on-the-job skills like dental health procedures, office operations, dentistry terminology use, and more - so you can begin pursuing your career as a Dental Assistant.​

Selected Campus Locations:

• Online

Selected Programs:

• Dental Assistant Career Diploma

Arizona State University - Online

With ASU's Online Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue an advanced degree in dentistry or a career in a dental-related field.

Selected Campus Locations:

• Online

Selected Programs:

• Online Bachelor of Science in Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental

Similarly, wage-earning dental assistants in Vermont are typically offered higher pay rates then national standard wage averages. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, here is a current list of wage percentiles for dental assistants at the state and national levels in 2013:

• 10^th Percentile VT: $13.12/hr.
• 10^th Percentile US: $11.64/hr.

• 25^th Percentile VT: $16.25/hr.
• 25^th Percentile US: $13.86/hr.

• Median Percentile VT: $19.34/hr.
• Median Percentile US: $16.68/hr.

• 75^th Percentile VT: $21.62/hr.
• 75^th Percentile US: $20.18/hr.

• 90^th Percentile VT: $23.04/hr.
• 90^th Percentile US: $23.24/hr.

Dental Assistant Salary and Wages by Region in 2013

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics presents a glimpse into dental assistants salary and wage earnings within a geographic context in the graph below: