Dental Hygienist Pay in Vermont – VT

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 11 2010

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in 2008 the average dental hygienist salary in Vermont was $59,770. Their hourly rate of pay ranged from $18.80 to $37.81. The annual salaries had quite the range as well. Some dental hygienists reportedly earned up to $79,000 but other made as little as $39,100. As you can see by the figures listed below, the majority of jobs currently advertised at indeed.com fall somewhere in the middle. Many dental hygienists’ are paid on an hourly basis often due to their part-time and sometimes flexible schedules.

National – $69,000
Vermont – $69,000
Burlington – $52,000
Rutland – $56,000
South Burlington – $52,000
Barre – $55,000
Essex Junction – $52,000
Montpelier – $55,000
St. Albans – $54,000
Winooski –$52,000
Newport – $52,000
Northfield – $55,000

www.bls.gov
www.indeed.com

Vermont Dental Hygienist Associations

Dental workers in Vermont have a lot of support, whether it is in looking for jobs, continuing education, or networking with other professionals. The following organizations exist to support Vermont and national dental hygienists and dental assistants at all stages of their career.

Vermont Board of Dental Examiners
(802)828-2390 – Phone
www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/dentists/ - Website

Vermont Dental Hygienists’ Association
PO Box 1482
Williston, VT 05495-1482
www.vdha.org – Website