Average and median wage in Vermont
Half of the 303,890 workers in Vermont earn less than $56,390 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $69,050, or $33.20 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $35,910 or less and the top 10% $111,480 or more. The average is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 11% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $56KMedian
- $79K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Vermont per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,050 | $33.20 | $69,770 |
| Median | $56,390 | $27.11 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $35,910 | $17.26 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $43,350 | $20.84 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $79,240 | $38.10 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $111,480 | $53.60 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Vermont
- Burlington$74,360
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $74,360 | $60,020 | $58,499 | 101 | $472,552 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Vermont
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Burlington$374,040
- Physicians, All Other · Burlington$373,370
- Surgeons, All Other · Burlington$365,240
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Burlington$357,660
- Neurologists · Burlington$345,410
- Chief Executives · Burlington$309,430
- Psychiatrists · Burlington$308,100
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Burlington$280,290
- Family Medicine Physicians · Burlington$266,790
- Dentists, General · Burlington$219,200
Most common jobs in Vermont
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,250 | $42,450 | $37,400 | $42,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,000 | $121,610 | $98,640 | $120,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,700 | $41,300 | $41,600 | $43,640 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,410 | $96,650 | $97,460 | $99,840 |
| Cashiers | 7,030 | $35,950 | $35,720 | $37,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,830 | $37,610 | $36,030 | $38,710 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,360 | $39,600 | $37,130 | $41,000 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,130 | $42,320 | $40,910 | $42,400 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,100 | $49,740 | $48,310 | $50,210 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,960 | $42,040 | $43,800 | $42,570 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Vermont
Vermont income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Vermont's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Vermont at a glance
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Salary in Vermont: questions
What is the average salary in Vermont?
$69,050 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Vermont?
$56,390 a year: half of Vermont workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Vermont?
$33.20 an hour on average, and $27.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Vermont pays the most?
Burlington, with an average of $74,360 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Vermont expensive to live in?
BEA puts Vermont prices 2% below the U.S. average (price parity 98.0). Within the state, Burlington 101 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Vermont.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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