298 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Vermont (2024)

There are 298 occupations in Vermont with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Neurologists at $230,000/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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298
Jobs Over $50K

$230,000

#1: Neurologists

$77,268

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

130,170

Workers in These Jobs

All 298 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Vermont

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Neurologists	$230,000	$234,230	60
2	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$225,170	$240,770	140
3	Family Medicine Physicians	$223,520	$212,050	300
4	Psychiatrists	$222,310	$228,390	100
5	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$175,640	$140,920	90
6	Pediatricians, General	$171,870	$185,710	120
7	Chief Executives	$157,370	$195,690	710
8	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$143,570	$150,840	340
9	Pharmacists	$138,720	$140,010	530
10	Optometrists	$137,890	$153,540	90
11	Physician Assistants	$135,710	$139,850	370
12	Database Architects	$129,950	$152,540	70
13	Sales Managers	$129,280	$150,400	700
14	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$128,660	$156,360	780
15	Computer Network Architects	$125,100	$122,510	170
16	Nurse Practitioners	$123,920	$126,100	720
17	Managers, All Other	$118,190	$120,020	980
18	Data Scientists	$117,500	$124,430	220
19	Human Resources Managers	$114,830	$125,400	440
20	Sales Engineers	$113,980	$115,120	140
21	Financial Managers	$113,430	$132,390	1,780
22	Software Developers	$112,620	$120,030	1,710
23	Medical and Health Services Managers	$111,670	$130,510	920
24	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,920	$116,340	80
25	Management Analysts	$106,680	$125,240	960
26	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,180	$128,070	1,070
27	Genetic Counselors	$104,140	$107,220	40
28	Training and Development Managers	$104,030	$104,510	70
29	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,320	$108,020	90
30	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$103,140	$96,260	410
31	Public Relations Managers	$102,860	$113,560	190
32	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,620	$105,300	50
33	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,600	$101,140	100
34	Personal Financial Advisors	$102,240	$136,070	300
35	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,170	$107,630	70
36	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$101,700	$101,370	940
37	Lawyers	$101,400	$111,490	1,090
38	Interpreters and Translators	$101,010	$82,620	100
39	Engineers, All Other	$100,490	$111,590	550
40	Database Administrators	$100,120	$99,430	120
41	Construction Managers	$99,990	$104,840	770
42	Financial Risk Specialists	$99,990	$90,760	40
43	Industrial Production Managers	$99,710	$113,470	460
44	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,610	$106,170	120
45	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$99,490	$98,860	190
46	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$99,380	$99,200	190
47	Fundraising Managers	$99,090	$112,430	100
48	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$98,680	$97,880	50
49	Industrial Engineers	$98,660	$98,710	500
50	Mechanical Engineers	$97,970	$98,850	640
51	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$97,510	$114,030	750
52	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,870	$90,550	40
53	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$96,490	$89,280	N/A
54	Purchasing Managers	$96,110	$108,740	140
55	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$95,900	$96,010	110
56	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$95,010	$101,270	300
57	Dental Hygienists	$94,880	$92,310	560
58	Massage Therapists	$94,620	$86,740	120
59	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,000	$93,500	250
60	Financial and Investment Analysts	$93,560	$108,800	270
61	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,060	$94,590	50
62	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$91,910	$108,830	590
63	Financial Examiners	$91,660	$90,710	N/A
64	Art Directors	$90,940	$101,720	50
65	Physical Therapists	$90,860	$94,380	640
66	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,720	$90,810	90
67	Administrative Services Managers	$87,360	$96,870	400
68	Commercial Divers	$86,750	$80,080	N/A
69	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,480	$92,530	270
70	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$86,010	$88,730	440
71	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,570	$101,370	130
72	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$85,570	$86,750	80
73	Information Security Analysts	$84,860	$90,600	130
74	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$84,440	$93,300	280
75	Compliance Officers	$84,120	$81,900	2,040
76	General and Operations Managers	$84,090	$106,070	8,060
77	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$83,730	$84,580	170
78	Occupational Therapists	$83,730	$86,370	320
79	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,220	$90,230	90
80	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$82,990	$85,000	120
81	Labor Relations Specialists	$82,850	$91,900	120
82	Hydrologists	$82,600	$90,670	N/A
83	Power Plant Operators	$82,370	$81,940	120
84	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,040	$94,430	100
85	Operations Research Analysts	$81,970	$88,690	110
86	Registered Nurses	$81,900	$88,380	7,260
87	Chemists	$81,850	$92,300	100
88	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,800	$81,060	30
89	Environmental Engineers	$81,680	$84,140	50
90	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,570	$94,540	130
91	Computer Programmers	$81,450	$86,390	150
92	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$81,240	$93,540	50
93	Real Estate Brokers	$81,080	$101,810	130
94	Facilities Managers	$80,850	$83,120	440
95	Urban and Regional Planners	$80,350	$73,410	N/A
96	Real Estate Sales Agents	$80,070	$100,750	160
97	Logisticians	$79,520	$82,440	220
98	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,520	$78,170	460
99	Loan Officers	$79,490	$97,300	430
100	Chiropractors	$79,470	$94,070	130
101	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$79,460	$92,010	260
102	Project Management Specialists	$79,270	$84,930	640
103	Web Developers	$79,030	$83,470	190
104	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,740	$90,940	100
105	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$78,700	$95,950	120
106	Civil Engineers	$78,690	$84,620	810
107	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$78,580	$96,510	1,210
108	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,420	$92,250	190
109	Budget Analysts	$78,350	$80,300	40
110	Respiratory Therapists	$78,100	$76,510	190
111	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,900	$75,010	290
112	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$77,760	$73,970	270
113	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,710	$82,070	80
114	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$77,400	$76,080	340
115	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$77,220	$82,380	890
116	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,100	$93,690	80
117	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$77,020	$75,660	460
118	School Psychologists	$77,000	$79,040	230
119	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$76,920	$79,090	130
120	Social and Community Service Managers	$76,490	$78,590	910
121	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$76,150	$74,340	300
122	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$76,030	$77,110	60
123	Cost Estimators	$75,730	$77,760	460
124	Social Workers, All Other	$74,840	$74,980	100
125	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$74,700	$91,580	30
126	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$74,690	$75,390	70
127	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$74,610	$78,680	840
128	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$74,500	$82,460	210
129	Foresters	$74,380	$72,270	90
130	Speech-Language Pathologists	$74,280	$77,500	480
131	Credit Analysts	$74,040	$87,010	80
132	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$73,850	$81,340	120
133	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$73,690	$75,600	170
134	Accountants and Auditors	$73,520	$83,960	2,690
135	Education Administrators, All Other	$73,310	$80,920	370
136	Food Service Managers	$73,070	$77,270	680
137	Funeral Home Managers	$72,940	$69,960	40
138	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$72,680	$72,230	180
139	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$72,380	$71,830	60
140	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,330	$69,590	340
141	Instructional Coordinators	$72,020	$74,670	610
142	Lodging Managers	$71,800	$71,840	190
143	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$71,610	$69,400	100
144	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$71,190	$76,350	100
145	Editors	$71,170	$73,850	270
146	Emergency Management Directors	$70,300	$72,930	40
147	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$70,300	$71,120	360
148	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$70,300	$71,730	60
149	Financial Specialists, All Other	$70,180	$79,510	170
150	Writers and Authors	$69,990	$86,030	80
151	Statisticians	$69,830	$74,360	120
152	Insurance Underwriters	$69,480	$75,850	180
153	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$68,480	$75,820	60
154	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$68,220	$77,470	2,680
155	Computer Network Support Specialists	$67,970	$72,560	180
156	Fish and Game Wardens	$67,970	$69,420	40
157	Crane and Tower Operators	$67,860	$68,630	50
158	Training and Development Specialists	$67,680	$71,420	410
159	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$67,660	$69,460	40
160	Human Resources Specialists	$67,570	$72,660	1,270
161	Healthcare Social Workers	$67,240	$72,520	360
162	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$67,040	$67,840	380
163	Physical Therapist Assistants	$66,630	$66,720	130
164	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$66,610	$70,720	50
165	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$66,560	$70,680	980
166	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$66,550	$74,770	150
167	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$66,330	$66,700	30
168	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$66,050	$71,230	100
169	Technical Writers	$66,020	$75,530	N/A
170	Health Education Specialists	$65,870	$67,700	170
171	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$65,760	$66,900	880
172	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$65,710	$62,720	370
173	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$65,690	$69,860	1,130
174	Tool and Die Makers	$65,600	$69,950	170
175	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$65,470	$65,960	40
176	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$65,410	$69,850	130
177	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$65,390	$67,100	80
178	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$65,070	$68,040	990
179	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$65,050	$64,480	120
180	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$64,710	$67,230	50
181	Surveyors	$64,530	$66,610	150
182	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$64,240	$66,340	170
183	Fundraisers	$64,230	$69,190	350
184	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,150	$66,940	2,780
185	Construction and Building Inspectors	$64,080	$67,080	150
186	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$63,600	$84,160	110
187	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,590	$66,110	3,280
188	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$63,370	$66,140	850
189	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$63,350	$67,390	40
190	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,310	$64,960	170
191	Microbiologists	$63,270	$64,630	30
192	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$63,270	$72,000	2,180
193	Commercial Pilots	$63,230	$101,480	40
194	Conservation Scientists	$63,070	$66,510	120
195	Computer User Support Specialists	$63,000	$63,550	1,710
196	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$62,970	$65,150	1,770
197	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$62,900	$58,120	30
198	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$62,880	$69,010	900
199	Insurance Sales Agents	$62,770	$79,890	800
200	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,750	$63,020	1,280
201	Agricultural Inspectors	$62,570	$64,720	50
202	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$62,550	$65,170	1,230
203	Etchers and Engravers	$62,310	$57,250	70
204	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$62,170	$58,980	80
205	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$62,100	$66,440	180
206	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$62,090	$73,310	50
207	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$62,020	$74,800	390
208	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,000	$60,950	210
209	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$61,940	$63,370	30
210	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$61,880	$61,990	620
211	Clergy	$61,690	$64,260	40
212	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,530	$63,640	510
213	Chefs and Head Cooks	$61,240	$64,870	770
214	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$61,180	$66,610	80
215	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$61,070	$65,600	460
216	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$61,070	$62,710	50
217	Curators	$60,910	$64,160	50
218	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$60,840	$56,280	110
219	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,620	$61,310	240
220	Soil and Plant Scientists	$60,600	$63,940	50
221	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$60,480	$71,200	130
222	Waiters and Waitresses	$60,300	$60,200	4,660
223	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$60,150	$77,690	80
224	Stonemasons	$60,040	$63,020	70
225	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,700	$60,090	750
226	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$59,660	$60,540	N/A
227	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$59,460	$61,580	980
228	Farm and Home Management Educators	$58,840	$59,820	30
229	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,800	$62,110	920
230	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$58,700	$61,900	680
231	Carpenters	$58,660	$58,150	3,210
232	Film and Video Editors	$58,590	$56,230	190
233	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,570	$64,140	80
234	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$58,160	$58,900	330
235	Public Relations Specialists	$58,140	$69,820	1,150
236	Meter Readers, Utilities	$58,060	$61,540	30
237	Biological Scientists, All Other	$57,990	$70,330	80
238	Postal Service Clerks	$57,950	$57,830	430
239	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$57,680	$58,370	1,220
240	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$57,580	$57,710	310
241	Carpet Installers	$57,550	$54,900	40
242	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$57,280	$59,120	800
243	Graphic Designers	$57,250	$66,110	650
244	Coaches and Scouts	$57,240	$62,490	620
245	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$57,200	$60,030	600
246	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$57,200	$57,070	80
247	Skincare Specialists	$57,140	$63,470	50
248	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$57,000	$62,210	270
249	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$56,980	$58,880	920
250	Athletic Trainers	$56,920	$59,960	130
251	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$56,890	$59,470	140
252	Electricians	$56,830	$56,190	1,240
253	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$56,820	$56,440	1,160
254	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$56,810	$60,430	450
255	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$56,780	$58,850	80
256	Interior Designers	$56,750	$72,460	110
257	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$56,630	$59,060	150
258	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$56,580	$60,360	380
259	Producers and Directors	$56,270	$63,750	310
260	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$56,010	$58,720	170
261	Medical Equipment Repairers	$55,950	$58,620	50
262	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$55,740	$58,840	720
263	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$55,640	$55,640	110
264	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$55,540	$67,080	110
265	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$55,340	$57,730	190
266	Transportation Security Screeners	$55,100	$55,530	60
267	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$55,010	$69,310	120
268	Surgical Technologists	$54,820	$58,440	80
269	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$54,500	$55,260	200
270	Tax Preparers	$54,360	$55,600	90
271	Machinists	$54,080	$54,760	360
272	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$53,960	$58,900	50
273	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$53,600	$54,850	150
274	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$53,280	$56,030	1,100
275	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$53,240	$54,650	N/A
276	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$52,560	$57,050	50
277	Glaziers	$52,380	$52,520	120
278	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,070	$52,490	240
279	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$52,040	$52,090	130
280	Sales and Related Workers, All Other	$52,000	$54,560	420
281	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$52,000	$57,130	180
282	Tile and Stone Setters	$51,870	$56,380	60
283	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$51,810	$49,400	280
284	Roofers	$51,630	$50,570	310
285	Opticians, Dispensing	$51,590	$56,430	100
286	Chemical Technicians	$51,450	$55,620	100
287	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$51,290	$56,780	420
288	Craft Artists	$51,030	$48,030	40
289	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$50,960	$52,330	290
290	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$50,910	$59,840	320
291	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$50,880	$53,890	260
292	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$50,860	$53,260	490
293	Photographers	$50,800	$77,780	60
294	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$50,770	$51,800	50
295	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$50,730	$53,720	220
296	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$50,440	$60,820	360
297	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$50,350	$52,240	440
298	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$50,250	$52,030	410

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Vermont High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Vermont are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

56.4% of all tracked occupations in VT earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,250/year (Correctional Officers and Jailers), while the top earner makes $230,000/year.

Vermont ranks #46 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Vermont?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 298 occupations in Vermont with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 56.4% of all tracked occupations in VT.

What is the highest paying job in Vermont?

The highest paying occupation in Vermont is Neurologists with a median salary of $230,000 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Vermont?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Vermont is $50,250/year (Correctional Officers and Jailers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Vermont?

The average median salary among all 298 occupations that pay over $50K in Vermont is $77,268 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Vermont?

High-paying jobs in Vermont typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics