Average salary in Vermont
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Vermont is $69,050 a year and the median is $56,390, across 303,890 jobs (BLS May 2025). Vermont ranks #19 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $69,050 |
| Median salary | $56,390 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.11 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $35,910 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $111,480 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $55,297 |
Highest-paying jobs in Vermont
- Physician: $343,050
- Family Medicine Physician: $239,340
- Dentist: $204,960
- Chief Executive: $175,070
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $157,710
- Physician Assistant: $150,490
- Sales Manager: $138,650
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $138,460
- Pharmacist: $136,270
- Purchasing Manager: $135,720
- Nurse Practitioner: $134,740
- Human Resources Manager: $132,050
- Veterinarian: $131,820
- Natural Sciences Manager: $131,290
- Financial Manager: $128,690
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $128,690
- Lawyer: $127,310
- Data Scientist: $127,070
- Engineer: $126,550
- Manager: $125,440
Most common jobs in Vermont
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 8,250 | $37,400 |
| General and Operations Manager | 8,000 | $98,640 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 7,700 | $41,600 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,410 | $97,460 |
| Cashier | 7,030 | $35,720 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 6,830 | $36,030 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 5,360 | $37,130 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 5,130 | $40,910 |
| Office Clerk | 5,100 | $48,310 |
| Teaching Assistant | 4,960 | $43,800 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 4,040 | $59,140 |
| Elementary Teacher | 3,610 | $63,070 |
| Truck Driver | 3,560 | $60,830 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 3,360 | $48,920 |
| Carpenter | 3,080 | $62,400 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Vermont?
$69,050 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $56,390 ($27.11/hour), per BLS May 2025. Vermont ranks #19 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Vermont?
Physician ($343,050), Family Medicine Physician ($239,340), Dentist ($204,960), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Vermont?
Earning more than the median of $56,390 puts you above half of Vermont workers; the top 10% earn over $111,480.