State Median Salary
$86,950
Total DOL Filings
3,028
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National average = 100
Vermont vs National Average
Vermont
$86,950
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Vermont median DOL salary is +75.7% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Vermont
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 627 | $97,654 | The University of Vermont |
| Montpelier, VT | 367 | $76,534 | NTT Data Inc |
| South Burlington, VT | 307 | $87,595 | Infosys Limited |
| Essex Junction, VT | 228 | $84,911 | GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC |
| Middlebury, VT | 176 | $76,522 | THE PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE |
| Colchester, VT | 114 | $80,850 | XProtean Inc |
| Berlin, VT | 102 | $110,347 | NTT Data Inc |
| Williston, VT | 96 | $84,329 | KFORCE INC. |
| Waterbury, VT | 80 | $78,713 | Keurig Green Mountain Inc |
| WINOOSKI, VT | 75 | $79,839 | MYWEBGROCER INC |
Top Employers in Vermont
Highest-Paying Occupations in Vermont
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $139,360 | -39.7% | 15 |
| Pharmacists | $131,560 | -2.4% | 18 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $108,164 | N/A | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,394 | -24.7% | 12 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,650 | +9% | 9 |
| Sales Managers | $91,125 | -26.1% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $83,209 | N/A | 6 |
| Materials Engineers | $82,585 | -11.4% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $82,249 | -30.3% | 40 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -14.8% | 15 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -18.1% | 9 |
| Sales Engineers | $78,685 | -30.6% | 12 |
| Marketing Managers | $75,000 | -50.3% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | -35.3% | 36 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,900 | N/A | 75 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -19.1% | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $68,786 | -24.8% | 67 |
| Industrial Engineers | $68,255 | -32.9% | 22 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $66,240 | -39.1% | 14 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,567 | -20% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey - Vermont
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $233,160 | 350 |
| Dentists, General | $230,990 | 220 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,840 | 200 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $205,130 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $184,450 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $166,190 | 530 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,030 | 360 |
| Optometrists | $156,000 | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $151,010 | 640 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $141,080 | 90 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $140,520 | 90 |
| Nurse Midwives | $140,240 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,920 | 880 |
| Physician Assistants | $138,610 | 410 |
| Pharmacists | $134,780 | 530 |
| Veterinarians | $134,240 | 340 |
| Financial Managers | $133,720 | 1,960 |
| Public Relations Managers | $131,780 | 290 |
| Software Developers | $130,720 | N/A |
| Fundraising Managers | $129,770 | 130 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Vermont?
Vermont has a cost of living index of
114.6 (national average = 100), meaning it is
14.6% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Vermont has the purchasing power equivalent of
$87,260 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $139,360 | $121,606 |
| Pharmacists | $131,560 | $114,799 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $108,164 | $94,384 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,394 | $91,967 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,650 | $88,700 |
Salary Trend in Vermont
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Vermont
Compare Vermont to Another State
See how Vermont stacks up against other states.Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.