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344 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Vermont (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 344 occupations in Vermont with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Anesthesiologists at $434,780/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

344
Jobs Over $50K

$434,780

#1: Anesthesiologists

$85,925

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

152,840

Workers in These Jobs

All 344 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	Anesthesiologists	$434,780	$290,320	90
2	Neurologists	$434,730	$344,860	40
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$430,820	$379,960	130
4	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$418,760	$376,670	90
5	Psychiatrists	$302,770	$298,070	80
6	Nurse Anesthetists	$283,060	$289,870	40
7	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$258,910	$254,130	30
8	Family Medicine Physicians	$239,340	$249,620	240
9	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$228,670	$287,550	180
10	Pediatricians, General	$215,350	$207,630	130
11	Dentists, General	$204,960	$214,130	240
12	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$194,170	$158,760	80
13	Physicians, Pathologists	$188,250	$267,460	N/A
14	Chief Executives	$175,070	$250,520	360
15	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$157,710	$163,210	350
16	Nurse Midwives	$151,030	$148,100	60
17	Physician Assistants	$150,490	$152,520	410
18	Aerospace Engineers	$144,400	$138,620	100
19	Sales Managers	$138,650	$156,180	930
20	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$138,460	$152,390	1,100
21	Commercial Pilots	$137,810	$130,790	40
22	Optometrists	$137,290	$146,240	90
23	Pharmacists	$136,270	$140,780	530
24	Purchasing Managers	$135,720	$141,750	90
25	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,850	$131,570	80
26	Nurse Practitioners	$134,740	$139,400	700
27	Human Resources Managers	$132,050	$146,960	360
28	Veterinarians	$131,820	$145,030	280
29	Natural Sciences Managers	$131,290	$136,720	290
30	Art Directors	$129,260	$122,490	80
31	Fundraising Managers	$129,170	$138,590	180
32	Financial Managers	$128,690	$146,120	1,790
33	Medical and Health Services Managers	$128,690	$152,120	860
34	Lawyers	$127,310	$179,630	1,330
35	Data Scientists	$127,070	$123,640	200
36	Software Developers	$125,280	$136,100	1,740
37	Training and Development Managers	$124,990	$135,640	N/A
38	Sales Engineers	$116,790	$118,300	N/A
39	Industrial Production Managers	$114,150	$123,620	480
40	Electrical Engineers	$111,310	$122,250	820
41	Computer Network Architects	$110,930	$117,370	130
42	Personal Financial Advisors	$110,020	$136,000	520
43	Information Security Analysts	$109,750	$122,390	220
44	Air Traffic Controllers	$109,140	$109,830	30
45	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$108,520	$108,630	270
46	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,790	$104,880	40
47	Management Analysts	$107,520	$113,530	730
48	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,500	$134,950	1,170
49	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,490	$117,620	80
50	Mechanical Engineers	$107,330	$112,260	530
51	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,680	$100,340	60
52	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$106,330	$104,220	190
53	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$105,640	$105,450	30
54	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$105,350	$107,740	1,000
55	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$104,450	$132,360	550
56	Database Administrators	$104,230	$103,180	120
57	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,110	$116,440	90
58	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$104,100	$106,860	140
59	Construction Managers	$103,450	$109,090	930
60	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$103,070	$107,170	60
61	Industrial Engineers	$103,010	$108,220	440
62	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,600	$101,590	80
63	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,580	$102,170	100
64	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$101,850	$115,170	390
65	Audiologists	$101,730	$110,880	N/A
66	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,170	$107,730	110
67	Radiation Therapists	$101,060	$106,510	50
68	Computer Systems Analysts	$99,610	$102,650	590
69	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$99,280	$102,750	210
70	Financial and Investment Analysts	$99,090	$112,810	230
71	General and Operations Managers	$98,640	$121,610	8,000
72	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,390	$99,180	50
73	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,980	$98,590	180
74	Physical Therapists	$97,970	$95,870	760
75	Dental Hygienists	$97,470	$97,540	560
76	Registered Nurses	$97,460	$96,650	7,410
77	Administrative Services Managers	$97,040	$107,240	430
78	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$95,900	$113,590	410
79	Civil Engineers	$95,600	$97,480	770
80	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,930	$105,820	110
81	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$94,540	$91,630	470
82	Writers and Authors	$94,430	$96,260	110
83	Budget Analysts	$93,430	$91,410	90
84	Occupational Therapists	$93,340	$92,960	320
85	Environmental Engineers	$92,580	$101,330	110
86	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$92,320	$94,700	270
87	Compliance Officers	$90,420	$88,490	1,960
88	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$89,890	$91,420	120
89	Operations Research Analysts	$89,790	$90,840	170
90	Computer Programmers	$89,560	$88,720	170
91	Facilities Managers	$88,710	$92,060	500
92	Loan Officers	$88,710	$101,600	350
93	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$88,280	$107,190	240
94	Technical Writers	$87,860	$101,220	60
95	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,620	$89,170	40
96	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$87,210	$93,260	170
97	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$87,070	$93,070	N/A
98	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,870	$95,840	170
99	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$86,180	$97,750	70
100	Hydrologists	$86,140	$89,120	50
101	Chemists	$86,120	$92,730	80
102	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$86,020	$90,080	560
103	Labor Relations Specialists	$85,870	$93,600	120
104	Commercial Divers	$85,780	$88,000	80
105	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,860	$94,650	170
106	Urban and Regional Planners	$84,750	$83,070	100
107	Web Developers	$84,550	$96,240	70
108	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$83,970	$90,250	280
109	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$83,820	$82,490	190
110	Respiratory Therapists	$83,820	$84,640	210
111	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,750	$96,020	80
112	Logisticians	$83,560	$86,490	260
113	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$83,270	$99,780	190
114	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$83,250	$84,600	90
115	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$83,050	$86,820	630
116	School Psychologists	$82,820	$86,270	180
117	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$82,490	$88,960	1,010
118	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$82,400	$88,410	320
119	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,230	$94,860	170
120	Statisticians	$82,210	$85,920	N/A
121	Speech-Language Pathologists	$82,090	$86,040	430
122	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$82,010	$81,580	40
123	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$81,850	$90,030	200
124	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$81,800	$75,800	310
125	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$81,700	$82,090	60
126	Lodging Managers	$81,440	$86,450	210
127	Cost Estimators	$81,390	$85,430	320
128	Healthcare Social Workers	$81,140	$82,720	250
129	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,100	$93,850	100
130	Project Management Specialists	$80,800	$90,600	1,190
131	Social and Community Service Managers	$80,760	$85,650	1,200
132	Foresters	$80,750	$81,420	80
133	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$80,690	$90,620	120
134	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$79,620	$82,320	70
135	Fashion Designers	$79,610	$75,210	60
136	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,360	$75,820	660
137	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,220	$79,560	220
138	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$79,000	$77,290	70
139	Accountants and Auditors	$78,890	$85,280	2,630
140	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$78,680	$80,100	460
141	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,560	$89,250	90
142	Instructional Coordinators	$78,360	$85,460	730
143	Power Plant Operators	$78,240	$85,450	140
144	Brokerage Clerks	$78,200	$79,450	30
145	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$78,110	$73,170	60
146	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,100	$80,400	170
147	Insurance Underwriters	$77,990	$81,310	210
148	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$77,980	$80,310	140
149	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$77,950	$73,900	30
150	Food Service Managers	$77,910	$83,710	500
151	Human Resources Specialists	$77,800	$80,760	1,270
152	Training and Development Specialists	$77,800	$83,930	750
153	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$77,530	$86,430	1,130
154	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$77,460	$83,460	490
155	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$77,450	$80,280	160
156	Real Estate Brokers	$76,920	$82,620	80
157	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$76,840	$83,500	1,890
158	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$76,580	$88,530	170
159	Surveyors	$76,450	$70,990	N/A
160	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$76,370	$77,390	160
161	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$76,220	$72,350	2,450
162	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,120	$81,240	60
163	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$76,030	$77,290	170
164	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$75,540	$75,640	1,000
165	Fish and Game Wardens	$74,940	$73,210	40
166	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$74,880	$78,420	860
167	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,760	$74,930	300
168	Financial Examiners	$74,680	$82,550	170
169	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$74,310	$73,020	430
170	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$74,200	$72,160	770
171	Forensic Science Technicians	$74,110	$75,550	30
172	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,100	$73,760	200
173	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$74,000	$72,540	110
174	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,940	$72,710	1,620
175	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$73,210	$76,580	320
176	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$73,130	$77,910	80
177	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$73,110	$72,150	470
178	Mechanical Drafters	$73,040	$76,120	70
179	Crane and Tower Operators	$72,760	$75,930	170
180	Fundraisers	$72,530	$75,710	510
181	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,410	$75,710	110
182	Computer Network Support Specialists	$72,400	$73,880	120
183	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$72,350	$68,940	50
184	Physical Therapist Assistants	$71,600	$71,320	100
185	Credit Analysts	$71,220	$95,670	90
186	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$70,770	$73,880	770
187	Insurance Sales Agents	$70,720	$83,700	730
188	Conservation Scientists	$70,130	$73,780	100
189	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$69,930	$70,110	1,130
190	Landscape Architects	$69,740	$77,200	N/A
191	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$69,620	$84,950	50
192	Tool and Die Makers	$69,300	$75,780	140
193	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$68,910	$70,560	1,020
194	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$68,790	$69,920	1,710
195	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$68,630	$69,940	40
196	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$68,400	$65,530	70
197	Health Education Specialists	$68,140	$73,150	180
198	Private Detectives and Investigators	$67,910	$63,670	90
199	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$67,340	$66,970	640
200	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$67,160	$69,020	660
201	Editors	$66,860	$81,310	240
202	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$66,810	$70,000	160
203	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,660	$76,960	N/A
204	Construction and Building Inspectors	$66,580	$70,850	120
205	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$66,500	$89,910	110
206	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$66,240	$63,440	40
207	Public Relations Specialists	$66,060	$69,920	1,260
208	Stonemasons	$65,950	$71,640	80
209	Graphic Designers	$65,690	$72,420	410
210	Chemical Technicians	$65,560	$69,860	150
211	Transportation Security Screeners	$65,460	$62,120	80
212	Chefs and Head Cooks	$65,440	$68,130	610
213	Rock Splitters, Quarry	$65,420	$65,530	N/A
214	Etchers and Engravers	$65,380	$56,960	40
215	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$65,330	$81,780	1,010
216	Clergy	$64,950	$68,540	50
217	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,570	$68,260	1,120
218	Millwrights	$64,180	$68,700	60
219	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$64,020	$76,590	40
220	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$64,020	$68,460	350
221	Interior Designers	$63,870	$72,660	110
222	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$63,640	$67,130	320
223	Agricultural Inspectors	$63,630	$67,050	60
224	Electricians	$63,430	$73,360	1,270
225	Recreational Therapists	$63,380	$65,160	40
226	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,280	$68,220	250
227	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$63,220	$68,160	190
228	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$63,180	$67,380	700
229	Film and Video Editors	$63,080	$75,940	100
230	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,070	$68,410	3,610
231	Computer User Support Specialists	$63,030	$68,010	1,630
232	Athletic Trainers	$62,910	$65,210	140
233	Farm and Home Management Educators	$62,830	$65,120	50
234	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$62,810	$79,080	560
235	Marriage and Family Therapists	$62,780	$67,470	N/A
236	Machinists	$62,680	$62,800	220
237	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$62,500	$68,350	70
238	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,450	$73,790	210
239	Interpreters and Translators	$62,450	$77,460	80
240	Carpenters	$62,400	$62,000	3,080
241	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$62,360	$63,660	600
242	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$62,170	$68,980	980
243	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$62,170	$61,040	430
244	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$62,150	$67,070	970
245	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$61,970	$64,840	310
246	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$61,960	$65,480	80
247	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$61,810	$64,890	1,120
248	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$61,420	$67,350	70
249	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$61,160	$62,570	270
250	Postal Service Clerks	$61,050	$61,040	400
251	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,000	$61,820	230
252	Food Science Technicians	$60,980	$57,200	50
253	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,890	$60,210	340
254	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$60,830	$61,100	3,560
255	Medical Equipment Repairers	$60,680	$66,420	70
256	Surgical Technologists	$60,660	$64,550	140
257	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$60,560	$62,470	430
258	Travel Agents	$60,560	$58,560	120
259	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,410	$62,210	910
260	Glaziers	$60,390	$57,890	110
261	Paramedics	$60,360	$60,380	190
262	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$60,080	$61,170	110
263	Coaches and Scouts	$59,990	$65,930	630
264	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$59,820	$57,080	90
265	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$59,790	$56,900	250
266	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$59,590	$61,710	100
267	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$59,490	$62,580	110
268	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$59,470	$59,460	280
269	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$59,390	$63,890	550
270	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$59,340	$59,390	420
271	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$59,290	$63,090	60
272	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$59,220	$59,370	60
273	Waiters and Waitresses	$59,140	$58,850	4,040
274	Roofers	$59,040	$56,330	210
275	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,010	$61,350	690
276	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$59,010	$63,210	140
277	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$58,890	$60,220	160
278	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$58,870	$60,310	1,280
279	Advertising Sales Agents	$58,750	$62,680	160
280	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$58,750	$56,990	130
281	Home Appliance Repairers	$58,750	$61,500	60
282	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$58,570	$58,700	50
283	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$58,530	$59,110	310
284	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$58,490	$55,950	200
285	Highway Maintenance Workers	$58,460	$56,930	1,170
286	Sheet Metal Workers	$58,250	$59,740	370
287	Soil and Plant Scientists	$58,220	$66,690	N/A
288	Hearing Aid Specialists	$57,850	$64,570	N/A
289	Bill and Account Collectors	$57,630	$58,210	80
290	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$57,620	$58,190	360
291	Medical Records Specialists	$57,560	$57,950	N/A
292	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$57,500	$59,730	1,190
293	Opticians, Dispensing	$57,350	$62,790	70
294	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$57,300	$59,960	710
295	Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$56,850	$57,510	50
296	Bus Drivers, School	$56,580	$52,470	860
297	Curators	$56,520	$58,040	60
298	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$56,460	$60,150	40
299	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$56,360	$56,750	260
300	Tile and Stone Setters	$55,890	$55,920	140
301	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$55,880	$56,470	40
302	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$55,760	$57,060	2,310
303	Producers and Directors	$55,660	$70,180	290
304	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$55,640	$59,500	50
305	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$55,510	$56,930	2,610
306	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$55,340	$56,440	270
307	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$55,090	$58,670	50
308	Carpet Installers	$54,830	$56,230	30
309	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$54,830	$56,820	70
310	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$54,720	$56,750	2,950
311	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$54,160	$60,430	50
312	Tutors	$53,920	$58,580	130
313	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$53,830	$55,210	440
314	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$53,810	$56,890	450
315	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$53,610	$53,450	80
316	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$53,570	$58,150	110
317	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,570	$55,420	230
318	Desktop Publishers	$53,550	$50,230	50
319	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$53,190	$65,900	1,190
320	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$53,120	$54,890	550
321	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$53,000	$55,870	890
322	Logging Equipment Operators	$52,910	$53,020	60
323	Dental Assistants	$52,760	$54,550	580
324	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$52,560	$51,200	50
325	Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,340	$51,620	160
326	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,220	$54,860	100
327	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$51,960	$54,110	160
328	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$51,810	$52,500	140
329	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$51,630	$58,030	1,610
330	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$51,510	$54,600	310
331	Audio and Video Technicians	$51,500	$56,040	170
332	Community Health Workers	$51,500	$53,190	170
333	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$51,250	$51,330	110
334	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$51,200	$55,800	60
335	Biological Technicians	$51,190	$54,670	220
336	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$50,900	$54,860	320
337	Billing and Posting Clerks	$50,730	$52,680	890
338	Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,640	$54,310	300
339	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,450	$55,110	110
340	Food Batchmakers	$50,180	$49,570	1,000
341	Library Technicians	$50,090	$50,590	150
342	Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$50,090	$53,720	150
343	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$50,060	$51,430	290
344	Rehabilitation Counselors	$50,030	$55,900	310

Vermont High-Salary Insights

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

71.5% of all tracked occupations in VT earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,030/year (Rehabilitation Counselors), while the top earner makes $434,780/year.

Vermont ranks #40 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 2025 BLS data, there are 344 occupations in Vermont with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 71.5% of all tracked occupations in VT.

What is the highest paying job in Vermont?

The highest paying occupation in Vermont is Anesthesiologists with a median salary of $434,780 per year based on 2025 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 $50,030/year (Rehabilitation Counselors). 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 344 occupations that pay over $50K in Vermont is $85,925 per year (2025 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.

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Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics