Highest-paying jobs in Vermont
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Vermont, $239,340 a year, followed by dentists, general ($204,960) and chief executives ($175,070). The median for all jobs in Vermont is $56,390, 14th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 9th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $56,390
- 14th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $27.11
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 98.0
- Median worth $57,565 at US prices (9th)
- Jobs
- 303,890
- 494 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 200 jobs in Vermont, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Vermont are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Vermont
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,340 | $115.07 | 240 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $204,960 | $98.54 | 240 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $175,070 | $84.17 | 360 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,710 | $75.82 | 350 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | $150,490 | $72.35 | 410 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 6 | Sales Managers | $138,650 | $66.66 | 930 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,460 | $66.57 | 1,100 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $136,270 | $65.52 | 530 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $134,740 | $64.78 | 700 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | $132,050 | $63.49 | 360 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Veterinarians | $131,820 | $63.38 | 280 | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 12 | Natural Sciences Managers | $131,290 | $63.12 | 290 | $167,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $128,690 | $61.87 | 1,790 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $128,690 | $61.87 | 860 | $123,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Lawyers | $127,310 | $61.21 | 1,330 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 16 | Data Scientists | $127,070 | $61.09 | 200 | $120,230 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Software Developers | $125,280 | $60.23 | 1,740 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $114,150 | $54.88 | 480 | $126,060 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $111,310 | $53.51 | 820 | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Personal Financial Advisors | $110,020 | $52.89 | 520 | $105,070 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Information Security Analysts | $109,750 | $52.77 | 220 | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $108,520 | $52.17 | 270 | $95,320 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 23 | Management Analysts | $107,520 | $51.69 | 730 | $101,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,500 | — | 1,170 | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 25 | Mechanical Engineers | $107,330 | $51.60 | 530 | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Vermont without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $108,520 | $52.17 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $101,850 | $48.97 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $99,280 | $47.73 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $83,970 | $40.37 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $83,050 | $39.93 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $82,490 | $39.66 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $81,850 | $39.35 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Lodging Managers | $81,440 | $39.16 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Food Service Managers | $77,910 | $37.46 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $77,530 | $37.27 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $76,840 | $36.94 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $75,540 | $36.32 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $70,770 | $34.02 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Insurance Sales Agents | $70,720 | $34.00 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $68,910 | $33.13 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Vermont
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 8,250 | $37,400 | $17.98 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 8,000 | $98,640 | $47.42 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,700 | $41,600 | $20.00 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 7,410 | $97,460 | $46.86 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Cashiers | 7,030 | $35,720 | $17.17 | No formal educational credential |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,830 | $36,030 | $17.32 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,360 | $37,130 | $17.85 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,130 | $40,910 | $19.67 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | Office Clerks, General | 5,100 | $48,310 | $23.23 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,960 | $43,800 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 11 | Waiters and Waitresses | 4,040 | $59,140 | $28.43 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,610 | $63,070 | — | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,560 | $60,830 | $29.25 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 14 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,360 | $48,920 | $23.52 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Carpenters | 3,080 | $62,400 | $30.00 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 16 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,060 | $39,390 | $18.94 | No formal educational credential |
| 17 | Nursing Assistants | 3,030 | $47,130 | $22.66 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 18 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 2,950 | $54,720 | $26.31 | Some college, no degree |
| 19 | Customer Service Representatives | 2,870 | $47,500 | $22.84 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 20 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,700 | $46,230 | $22.23 | No formal educational credential |
Jobs concentrated in Vermont
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatric Aides | 4.7× | 330 | $47,860 |
| 2 | Helpers--Carpenters | 4.7× | 200 | $44,550 |
| 3 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 4.0× | 250 | $49,490 |
| 4 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 4.0× | 430 | $62,170 |
| 5 | Highway Maintenance Workers | 3.9× | 1,170 | $58,460 |
| 6 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 3.7× | 250 | $59,790 |
| 7 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 3.7× | 240 | $48,660 |
| 8 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 3.6× | 270 | $92,320 |
| 9 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 3.6× | 1,190 | $57,500 |
| 10 | Social and Community Service Managers | 2.9× | 1,200 | $80,760 |
| 11 | Food Batchmakers | 2.9× | 1,000 | $50,180 |
| 12 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 2.9× | 230 | $46,040 |
What 118 careers pay in Vermont
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| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200+ | — | — | $358,550 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $434,780 | 13 | $443,843 | $391,490 | 90 |
| Neurologist | $434,730 | 1 | $443,792 | $248,560 | 40 |
| OB-GYN | $418,760 | 3 | $427,489 | $292,910 | 90 |
| Psychiatrist | $302,770 | 12 | $309,081 | $281,870 | 80 |
| CRNA | $283,060 | 7 | $288,961 | $236,590 | 40 |
| Pediatrician | $215,350 | 23 | $219,839 | $210,040 | 130 |
| Dentist | $204,960 | 10 | $209,233 | $170,950 | 240 |
| Judge | $194,170 | 11 | $198,218 | $153,990 | 80 |
| Pathologist | $188,250 | 31 | $192,174 | $312,400 | — |
| Nurse Midwife | $151,030 | 6 | $154,178 | $134,040 | 60 |
| Physician Assistant | $150,490 | 9 | $153,627 | $135,880 | 410 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $144,400 | 8 | $147,410 | $134,960 | 100 |
| Commercial Pilot | $137,810 | 10 | $140,683 | $123,220 | 40 |
| Optometrist | $137,290 | 21 | $140,152 | $136,570 | 90 |
| Pharmacist | $136,270 | 41 | $139,111 | $140,910 | 530 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,740 | 16 | $137,549 | $132,300 | 700 |
| HR Manager | $132,050 | 27 | $134,803 | $149,280 | 360 |
| Veterinarian | $131,820 | 12 | $134,568 | $130,100 | 280 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $128,690 | 18 | $131,373 | $123,860 | 860 |
| Lawyer | $127,310 | 30 | $129,964 | $159,670 | 1,330 |
| Data Scientist | $127,070 | 8 | $129,719 | $120,230 | 200 |
| Software Engineer | $125,280 | 29 | $127,892 | $135,980 | 1,740 |
| Electrical Engineer | $111,310 | 23 | $113,630 | $120,630 | 820 |
| Network Engineer | $110,930 | 36 | $113,242 | $134,050 | 130 |
| Financial Advisor | $110,020 | 12 | $112,313 | $105,070 | 520 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $109,750 | 29 | $112,038 | $129,180 | 220 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $109,140 | 35 | $111,415 | $148,080 | 30 |
| Lineman | $108,520 | 11 | $110,782 | $95,320 | 270 |
| Business Analyst | $107,520 | 8 | $109,761 | $101,860 | 730 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,330 | 15 | $109,567 | $104,110 | 530 |
| Detective | $106,330 | 12 | $108,547 | $93,790 | 190 |
| School Principal | $105,350 | 26 | $107,546 | $105,870 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $104,100 | 9 | $106,270 | $96,590 | 140 |
| Construction Manager | $103,450 | 38 | $105,606 | $114,990 | 930 |
| MRI Technician | $103,070 | 16 | $105,219 | $95,480 | 60 |
| Audiologist | $101,730 | 18 | $103,851 | $95,780 | — |
| Radiation Therapist | $101,060 | 20 | $103,167 | $105,310 | 50 |
| Financial Analyst | $99,090 | 24 | $101,156 | $102,740 | 230 |
| Operations Manager | $98,640 | 36 | $100,696 | $105,770 | 8,000 |
| Physical Therapist | $97,970 | 44 | $100,012 | $102,760 | 760 |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,470 | 24 | $99,502 | $98,100 | 560 |
| Registered Nurse | $97,460 | 19 | $99,492 | $97,550 | 7,410 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $97,460 | 19 | $99,492 | $97,550 | 7,410 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $97,460 | 19 | $99,492 | $97,550 | 7,410 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $97,460 | 19 | $99,492 | $97,550 | 7,410 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $97,460 | 19 | $99,492 | $97,550 | 7,410 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $97,460 | 19 | $99,492 | $97,550 | 7,410 |
| Civil Engineer | $95,600 | 41 | $97,593 | $100,840 | 770 |
| Radiology Technician | $94,540 | 10 | $96,511 | $80,110 | 470 |
| Occupational Therapist | $93,340 | 40 | $95,286 | $100,330 | 320 |
| Loan Officer | $88,710 | 9 | $90,559 | $76,690 | 350 |
| Underwater Welder (Commercial Diver data) | $85,780 | 8 | $87,568 | $72,990 | 80 |
| Web Developer | $84,550 | 23 | $86,313 | $92,650 | 70 |
| Claims Adjuster | $83,970 | 9 | $85,720 | $78,000 | 280 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $83,820 | 20 | $85,567 | $82,280 | 210 |
| Psychologist | $83,270 | 38 | $85,006 | $100,580 | 190 |
| School Psychologist | $82,820 | 28 | $84,546 | $95,990 | 180 |
| Architect | $82,400 | 45 | $84,118 | $99,280 | 320 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $82,090 | 41 | $83,801 | $97,870 | 430 |
| Project Manager | $80,800 | 47 | $82,484 | $102,320 | 1,190 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $79,620 | 17 | $81,280 | $76,780 | 70 |
| Accountant | $78,890 | 30 | $80,535 | $83,680 | 2,630 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $78,680 | 5 | $80,320 | $62,930 | 460 |
| HR Specialist | $77,800 | 13 | $79,422 | $75,940 | 1,270 |
| Nutritionist | $77,450 | 14 | $79,064 | $76,400 | 160 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $76,370 | 29 | $77,962 | $79,870 | 160 |
| High School Teacher | $76,220 | 19 | $77,809 | $72,040 | 2,450 |
| Forensic Scientist | $74,110 | 13 | $75,655 | $72,060 | 30 |
| Crane Operator | $72,760 | 20 | $74,277 | $68,080 | 170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $71,600 | 14 | $73,093 | $68,380 | 100 |
| Insurance Agent | $70,720 | 15 | $72,194 | $62,280 | 730 |
| LPN | $69,930 | 18 | $71,388 | $64,400 | 1,130 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $69,620 | 35 | $71,071 | $74,310 | 50 |
| Police Officer | $68,910 | 33 | $70,346 | $76,210 | 1,020 |
| Private Investigator | $67,910 | 4 | $69,326 | $51,220 | 90 |
| Paralegal | $67,160 | 10 | $68,560 | $62,890 | 660 |
| Graphic Designer | $65,690 | 13 | $67,059 | $62,960 | 410 |
| TSA Officer | $65,460 | 19 | $66,825 | $66,770 | 80 |
| Chef | $65,440 | 13 | $66,804 | $62,470 | 610 |
| School Counselor | $64,570 | 20 | $65,916 | $64,330 | 1,120 |
| Interior Designer | $63,870 | 21 | $65,201 | $67,190 | 110 |
| Electrician | $63,430 | 29 | $64,752 | $63,190 | 1,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,070 | 26 | $64,385 | $63,970 | 3,610 |
| IT Support Specialist | $63,030 | 14 | $64,344 | $61,860 | 1,630 |
| Athletic Trainer | $62,910 | 19 | $64,221 | $62,520 | 140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $62,780 | 22 | $64,089 | $66,940 | — |
| Carpenter | $62,400 | 15 | $63,701 | $60,580 | 3,080 |
| Librarian | $62,360 | 32 | $63,660 | $68,270 | 600 |
| Plumber | $62,170 | 32 | $63,466 | $63,800 | 980 |
| HVAC Technician | $62,150 | 22 | $63,446 | $61,010 | 970 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $61,810 | 17 | $63,098 | $59,350 | 1,120 |
| Welder | $60,890 | 12 | $62,159 | $53,750 | 340 |
| Truck Driver | $60,830 | 12 | $62,098 | $58,640 | 3,560 |
| Surgical Technician | $60,660 | 39 | $61,924 | $64,650 | 140 |
| Paramedic | $60,360 | 26 | $61,618 | $60,600 | 190 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $59,390 | 35 | $60,628 | $61,770 | 550 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,010 | 41 | $60,240 | $60,550 | 690 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $57,560 | 14 | $58,760 | $51,140 | — |
| Personal Trainer | $57,300 | 7 | $58,494 | $47,160 | 710 |
| Bus Driver | $53,830 | 23 | $54,952 | $59,050 | 440 |
| Correctional Officer | $53,810 | 26 | $54,932 | $58,940 | 450 |
| Dental Assistant | $52,760 | 11 | $53,860 | $48,070 | 580 |
| Garbage Collector | $51,960 | 18 | $53,043 | $49,690 | 160 |
| Auto Mechanic | $51,630 | 23 | $52,706 | $50,620 | 1,610 |
| Vet Tech | $49,490 | 14 | $50,522 | $47,380 | 390 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $48,990 | 11 | $50,011 | $47,700 | 140 |
| Mortician | $48,740 | 30 | $49,756 | $55,010 | 40 |
| Cosmetologist | $48,650 | 5 | $49,664 | $35,790 | 440 |
| Construction Worker | $48,580 | 24 | $49,593 | $47,120 | 1,430 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $47,940 | 11 | $48,939 | $45,750 | 760 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,250 | 16 | $48,235 | $45,690 | 1,140 |
| CNA | $47,130 | 8 | $48,112 | $42,260 | 3,030 |
| Firefighter | $46,430 | 40 | $47,398 | $59,280 | — |
| Phlebotomist | $46,000 | 19 | $46,959 | $45,230 | 200 |
| EMT | $45,600 | 19 | $46,551 | $44,470 | 790 |
| Bartender | $45,450 | 7 | $46,397 | $34,340 | 2,080 |
| Substitute Teacher | $38,200 | 23 | $38,996 | $41,670 | 1,400 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.