What are the main factors that influence a DHO's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for DHO?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for DHO roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A DHO's salary?

A DHO's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,917 for beginners, reaching about $69,816 at mid-level, and approach $92,683 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a DHO?

DHO salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for DHO roles are District of Columbia $58,371, California $58,149, Massachusetts $57,374. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

DHO Salary in Vermont

How much does a DHO make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a DHO in Vermont is $51,744 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a DHO's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,664
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,126 to $56,413
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,832

10% $44,832

50% (Median) $51,744

90% $60,664

DHO Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,413	$4,701	$1,085	$27
Average	$51,744	$4,312	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$48,126	$4,011	$926	$23

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Key Factors That Influence DHO Salaries

A DHO's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects DHO Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DHO's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,917
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,771
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,816
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,400
Expert (over 8 years): $92,683

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Support Technician I	less than 1 year	$43,917
DHO	1-2 years	$50,771
Laboratory Support Technician III	2-4 years	$69,816
Laboratory Support Technician IV	5-8 years	$82,400
Laboratory Supervisor	over 8 years	$92,683

How Do DHO Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract DHOs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,371.
California: $58,149.
Massachusetts: $57,374.

District of Columbia $58,371 California $58,149 Massachusetts $57,374 Washington $57,163 New Jersey $57,142 Alaska $57,069 Connecticut $56,341 New York $56,046

Hawaii $55,102 Rhode Island $54,659 Maryland $54,359 Minnesota $53,948 Colorado $53,789 Illinois $53,737 Oregon $53,536 Delaware $53,389

New Hampshire $53,296 Virginia $53,088 Pennsylvania $52,482 Nevada $52,176 North Dakota $52,076 Michigan $51,918 Wisconsin $51,860 Vermont $51,744

Texas $51,422 Maine $51,401 Arizona $51,370 Ohio $51,333 Georgia $50,848 Indiana $50,605 Wyoming $50,558 Utah $50,484

Iowa $50,452 Kansas $50,199 Louisiana $50,125 North Carolina $50,099 Missouri $50,089 Florida $49,883 Montana $49,772 Nebraska $49,667

Kentucky $49,609 South Carolina $49,398 Tennessee $49,266 Idaho $49,213 New Mexico $48,829 Oklahoma $48,744 Alabama $48,433 South Dakota $47,911

Arkansas $47,627 West Virginia $47,474 Mississippi $47,015

Top Paying Cities for DHO

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $52,964
Barre: $53,044
Cabot: $52,927

Adamant, VT $52,964

Barre, VT $53,044

Cabot, VT $52,927

Calais, VT $52,974

East Barre, VT $52,963

East Calais, VT $52,964

East Montpelier, VT $53,000

Eden, VT $52,930

Eden Mills, VT $52,882

Graniteville, VT $53,041

Hyde Park, VT $53,008

Johnson, VT $53,075

Lake Elmore, VT $52,949

Marshfield, VT $52,936

Moretown, VT $53,078

Morrisville, VT $53,072

Moscow, VT $53,099

Northfield, VT $53,013

Northfield Falls, VT $53,261

North Hyde Park, VT $53,004

North Montpelier, VT $52,951

Plainfield, VT $52,943

Roxbury, VT $52,854

South Barre, VT $53,106

Waterbury, VT $53,094

Stowe, VT $53,101

Waitsfield, VT $53,071

Warren, VT $52,972

Washington, VT $52,869

Waterbury Center, VT $53,092

Websterville, VT $53,032

Williamstown, VT $52,971

Wolcott, VT $52,942

Woodbury, VT $52,889

Worcester, VT $52,942

Rutland, VT $52,941

Belmont, VT $52,777

Benson, VT $52,777

Bomoseen, VT $52,860

Brandon, VT $52,899

Bridport, VT $52,905

Castleton, VT $52,870

Center Rutland, VT $52,906

Chittenden, VT $52,785

Cuttingsville, VT $52,766

Danby, VT $52,856

East Middlebury, VT $52,934

East Poultney, VT $52,862

East Wallingford, VT $52,805

Fair Haven, VT $52,824

Florence, VT $52,805

Forest Dale, VT $52,901

Gaysville, VT $52,565

Granville, VT $52,814

Hancock, VT $52,805

Hydeville, VT $52,866

Killington, VT $52,799

Middlebury, VT $53,015

Middletown Springs, VT $52,834

Mount Holly, VT $52,785

North Clarendon, VT $52,862

Orwell, VT $52,856

Pawlet, VT $52,875

Pittsfield, VT $52,830

Pittsford, VT $52,881

Poultney, VT $52,871

Proctor, VT $52,929

Ripton, VT $52,868

Rochester, VT $52,840

Rupert, VT $52,835

Salisbury, VT $52,920

Shoreham, VT $52,875

Stockbridge, VT $52,781

Wallingford, VT $52,809

Wells, VT $52,877

West Pawlet, VT $52,895

West Rupert, VT $52,883

West Rutland, VT $52,850

Whiting, VT $52,877

Saint Johnsbury, VT $52,934

Albany, VT $52,903

Barnet, VT $52,877

Barton, VT $52,897

Beebe Plain, VT $52,913

Concord, VT $52,827

Coventry, VT $52,975

Craftsbury, VT $52,918

Craftsbury Common, VT $52,921

Danville, VT $52,889

Derby, VT $52,913

Derby Line, VT $52,874

East Burke, VT $52,872

East Charleston, VT $52,877

East Hardwick, VT $52,906

East Haven, VT $52,757

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $52,933

Glover, VT $52,882

Granby, VT $52,692

Greensboro, VT $52,864

Greensboro Bend, VT $52,897

Hardwick, VT $52,956

Irasburg, VT $52,884

Island Pond, VT $52,798

Lowell, VT $52,866

Lower Waterford, VT $52,927

Lyndon, VT $52,917

Lyndon Center, VT $52,977

Lyndonville, VT $52,920

Morgan, VT $52,824

Newport, VT $52,945

Newport Center, VT $52,877

North Concord, VT $52,739

North Troy, VT $52,885

Orleans, VT $52,865

Passumpsic, VT $52,937

Peacham, VT $52,830

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $52,939

Sheffield, VT $52,845

Sutton, VT $52,840

Troy, VT $52,890

West Burke, VT $52,876

West Charleston, VT $52,851

West Danville, VT $52,892

Westfield, VT $52,850

West Glover, VT $52,886

Averill, VT $52,578

Beecher Falls, VT $52,920

Canaan, VT $52,788

Gilman, VT $53,020

Guildhall, VT $52,718

Lunenburg, VT $52,833

Norton, VT $52,684

North Bennington, VT $53,272

North Pownal, VT $53,380

Pownal, VT $53,410

White River Junction, VT $52,927

Ascutney, VT $52,952

Barnard, VT $52,807

Bethel, VT $52,839

Bradford, VT $52,895

Bridgewater, VT $52,861

Bridgewater Corners, VT $52,756

Brookfield, VT $52,891

Brownsville, VT $52,862

Chelsea, VT $52,860

Corinth, VT $52,846

East Corinth, VT $52,868

East Randolph, VT $52,878

East Ryegate, VT $52,833

East Thetford, VT $52,898

Fairlee, VT $52,841

Groton, VT $52,855

Hartford, VT $53,065

Hartland, VT $52,879

Hartland Four Corners, VT $52,877

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $53,013

Newbury, VT $52,849

North Hartland, VT $52,916

North Pomfret, VT $52,826

North Thetford, VT $52,897

Norwich, VT $52,886

Plymouth, VT $52,718

Post Mills, VT $52,885

Quechee, VT $52,940

Randolph, VT $52,931

Randolph Center, VT $52,904

Reading, VT $52,762

Sharon, VT $52,838

South Pomfret, VT $52,788

South Royalton, VT $52,854

South Ryegate, VT $52,864

South Strafford, VT $52,851

South Woodstock, VT $52,775

Strafford, VT $52,805

Taftsville, VT $52,944

Thetford, VT $52,898

Thetford Center, VT $52,843

Topsham, VT $52,827

Tunbridge, VT $52,837

Vershire, VT $52,812

Wells River, VT $52,868

West Fairlee, VT $52,965

West Hartford, VT $52,827

West Newbury, VT $52,847

West Topsham, VT $52,869

Wilder, VT $53,067

Windsor, VT $52,901

Woodstock, VT $52,836

Bellows Falls, VT $53,029

Cambridgeport, VT $52,968

Cavendish, VT $52,792

Chester, VT $52,845

Chester Depot, VT $52,826

Grafton, VT $52,805

Londonderry, VT $52,899

Ludlow, VT $52,819

North Springfield, VT $53,004

Perkinsville, VT $52,860

Peru, VT $52,844

Proctorsville, VT $52,801

Saxtons River, VT $53,018

South Londonderry, VT $52,932

Springfield, VT $52,978

Westminster, VT $53,028

Westminster Station, VT $53,032

Weston, VT $52,790

Shaftsbury, VT $53,209

Brattleboro, VT $53,137

Bondville, VT $52,917

East Dover, VT $53,024

Jacksonville, VT $53,158

Jamaica, VT $52,918

Marlboro, VT $53,400

Newfane, VT $52,990

Putney, VT $52,979

Readsboro, VT $53,406

South Newfane, VT $53,008

Stamford, VT $53,368

Townshend, VT $52,942

Vernon, VT $53,299

Wardsboro, VT $52,980

West Dover, VT $53,067

West Dummerston, VT $53,003

West Halifax, VT $53,085

West Townshend, VT $52,871

West Wardsboro, VT $52,872

Whitingham, VT $53,139

Williamsville, VT $53,003

Wilmington, VT $53,107

Burlington, VT $53,252

South Burlington, VT $53,249

Winooski, VT $53,252

Colchester, VT $53,252

Alburgh, VT $52,986

Bakersfield, VT $53,065

Belvidere Center, VT $52,872

Bristol, VT $53,076

Cambridge, VT $53,139

Charlotte, VT $53,179

East Berkshire, VT $53,013

East Fairfield, VT $53,092

Enosburg Falls, VT $52,946

Essex, VT $53,211

Essex Junction, VT $53,215

Fairfax, VT $53,143

Fairfield, VT $53,091

Ferrisburgh, VT $53,120

Franklin, VT $52,949

Grand Isle, VT $53,148

Highgate Center, VT $52,994

Highgate Springs, VT $53,021

Hinesburg, VT $53,178

Huntington, VT $53,138

Isle La Motte, VT $53,052

Jeffersonville, VT $53,103

Jericho, VT $53,167

Jonesville, VT $53,178

Milton, VT $53,192

Monkton, VT $53,136

Montgomery, VT $52,946

Montgomery Center, VT $52,882

New Haven, VT $53,069

North Ferrisburgh, VT $53,144

North Hero, VT $53,091

Richford, VT $52,937

Richmond, VT $53,173

Saint Albans, VT $53,115

Saint Albans Bay, VT $53,108

Shelburne, VT $53,228

Sheldon, VT $53,052

Sheldon Springs, VT $53,182

South Hero, VT $53,196

Starksboro, VT $53,107

Swanton, VT $53,042

Underhill, VT $53,155

Underhill Center, VT $53,156

Vergennes, VT $53,053

Waterville, VT $53,071

Westford, VT $53,181

Williston, VT $53,221

Montpelier, VT $53,036

Bennington, VT $53,311

Arlington, VT $53,124

Dorset, VT $52,917

East Arlington, VT $52,897

East Dorset, VT $52,918

Manchester, VT $53,061

Manchester Center, VT $53,026

DHO Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For DHO roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, DHO positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view DHO as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a DHO

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$62,093	$30.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$59,505	$29.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$57,953	$28.0	12%
Financial Services	$57,953	$28.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$56,918	$27.0	10%

DHO Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DHO's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$48,126

Average $51,744/year

$56,413

$4,011

Average $4,312/month

$4,701

$926

Average $995/week

$1,085

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,413	$4,701	$1,085	$27
Average	$51,744	$4,312	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$48,126	$4,011	$926	$23

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