Comprehensive salary overview for Vermont based on 291,190 workers across 539 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Vermont based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $233,160 | $238,710 | 350 |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $230,990 | $240,740 | 220 |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,840 | $255,890 | 200 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $205,130 | $238,110 | 40 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $184,450 | $189,400 | 140 |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $166,190 | $220,500 | 530 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,030 | $162,740 | 360 |
| 8 | Optometrists | $156,000 | $146,710 | 100 |
| 9 | Marketing Manager | $151,010 | $149,560 | 640 |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $141,080 | $132,620 | 90 |
| 11 | Aerospace Engineers | $140,520 | $138,860 | 90 |
| 12 | Nurse Midwives | $140,240 | $138,410 | 40 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,920 | $155,520 | 880 |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $138,610 | $141,000 | 410 |
| 15 | Pharmacist | $134,780 | $135,880 | 530 |
| 16 | Veterinarian | $134,240 | $155,130 | 340 |
| 17 | Financial Manager | $133,720 | $146,110 | 1,960 |
| 18 | Public Relations Managers | $131,780 | $139,740 | 290 |
| 19 | Software Developer | $130,720 | $134,320 | N/A |
| 20 | Fundraising Managers | $129,770 | $128,800 | 130 |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,740 | $130,580 | 680 |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $125,170 | $148,020 | 880 |
| 23 | Human Resources Manager | $124,340 | $138,030 | 380 |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $123,930 | $128,010 | 1,160 |
| 25 | Sales Manager | $123,260 | $144,570 | 860 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Vermont by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $28,580 | 170 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,460 | 70 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $30,510 | 140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $30,960 | 270 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $32,670 | 1,040 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $33,520 | 90 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,260 | 7,180 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,440 | 660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,540 | 5,800 |
| Animal Control Workers | $34,850 | 30 |
The most common jobs in Vermont by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 7,930 | $36,810 |
| Cashiers | 7,790 | $35,090 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,260 | $93,290 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,240 | $85,150 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,180 | $34,260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,800 | $34,540 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 5,470 | $37,120 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,220 | $38,630 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,120 | $47,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,960 | $36,890 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.