How much does a Dentist make in Vermont?

The average Dentist salary in Vermont is around $195,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $133,763 annually ($11,147/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Vermont?

On a $195,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $133,763/year or $11,147/month. Federal tax: $35,534. State tax: $11,436. FICA: $0.00.

Is $195,000 a good Dentist salary?

$195,000 is a strong salary for a Dentist — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Dentist salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $195,000 is $11,436. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 31.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Dentists?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: General Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, Endodontist.

How can a Dentist in Vermont reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Dentist Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Dentist in Vermont earns around $195,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $133,763/year ($11,147/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$133,763
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,147
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,145
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$64/hr
Federal Tax	$35,534
State Tax	$11,436
FICA Taxes	$14,267
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	31.4%

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Dentist Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$275,000

/year

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Not all Dentists earn the same — not even close

Vermont's dentist market is anchored by post-2020 Burlington + Stowe + Manchester + Brattleboro cash-pay private practice (the substantial post-2020 NY + MA + CT remote-work-enabled migration driving substantial Burlington + Stowe + Manchester cash-pay dental growth + the substantial VT cosmetic + aesthetic dentistry post-2020), VT corporate DSO cluster (Aspen Dental + Pacific Dental Services + Heartland Dental + Western Dental + Smile Direct Club + the substantial post-2020 VT DSO growth), VT FQHC + community health center dental (Northern Counties Health Care + Battenkill Valley Health + the substantial VT FQHC dental + the substantial VT rural dental access), UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences dental hygiene program, plus VT has NO in-state DDS-granting institution (closest: Tufts School of Dental Medicine Boston + BU Henry M. Goldman + UPenn + UConn — the substantial VT dental pipeline reliance on out-of-state DDS).

Sr Oral / Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS)

$485,000–$865,000+ bonus

OMFS at VT major systems + private practice · the substantial post-2020

Sr Orthodontist

$365,000–$685,000+ bonus

Ortho at VT major DSO + private + the substantial VT ortho cash-pay

Sr Periodontist

$265,000–$485,000+ bonus

Perio at VT implant + private practice + post-2020 VT implant demand

Sr Endodontist

$265,000–$485,000+ bonus

Endo at VT implant + private practice + the substantial VT endo demand

Sr Cosmetic / Aesthetic Dentist

$235,000–$485,000+ bonus

Cosmetic at Burlington + Stowe + Manchester · post-2020 VT cosmetic

Sr General Dentist (Cash-Pay UHNW)

$175,000–$325,000+ bonus

Cash-pay GP · Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW

Sr Corporate GP (Aspen / Pacific / Heartland)

$155,000–$265,000+ bonus

Corporate GP · Aspen + Pacific + Heartland · VT DSO

Sr Pediatric Dentist

$205,000–$365,000+ bonus

Peds dental at VT DSO + private + community + the substantial VT peds

Mid-Level Dentist (3-6 yrs)

$145,000–$225,000+ bonus

Functional dentist at VT practices · transitioning to senior band

New Grad Dentist (DDS / DMD)

$135,000–$185,000+ bonus

VT new grad · out-of-state DDS pipeline (Tufts + BU + UPenn) · VT DSO

Worth knowing: post-2020 Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW cash-pay dental + VT NO in-state DDS-granting institution + post-2020 NY + MA + CT migration tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state UHNW cash-pay + no in-state DDS + cosmetic dental cluster and a feature most national dentist surveys understate for VT. post-2020 Burlington + Stowe + Manchester + Brattleboro cash-pay private practice (the substantial post-2020 NY + MA + CT remote-work-enabled migration driving substantial Burlington + Stowe + Manchester cash-pay dental growth + the substantial VT cosmetic + aesthetic dentistry post-2020 + the substantial Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW dental). VT corporate DSO (Aspen Dental + Pacific Dental Services + Heartland Dental + Western Dental + Smile Direct Club + the substantial post-2020 VT DSO growth). VT FQHC + community health center dental (Northern Counties Health Care + Battenkill Valley Health + the substantial VT FQHC dental + the substantial VT rural dental access). UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences dental hygiene program. VT has NO in-state DDS-granting institution (closest: Tufts School of Dental Medicine Boston + BU Henry M. Goldman + UPenn + UConn). VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT dentist proposition.