Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southern Vermont
319 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southern Vermont belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $408,030 per year. The lowest published median is $29,140.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $408,030 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $337,080 | 230 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $253,840 | 70 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $210,990 | 70 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $167,090 | 90 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $152,000 | 80 | |
| 7 | Lawyers | $149,990 | 330 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $146,380 | 200 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $141,660 | 110 | |
| 10 | Natural Sciences Managers | $140,900 | 80 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $138,460 | 120 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $136,550 | 30 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $136,490 | 150 | |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $135,260 | 260 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,750 | 220 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $132,690 | 70 | |
| 17 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $129,630 | 50 | |
| 18 | Fundraising Managers | $129,170 | 60 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $127,610 | 70 | |
| 20 | Management Analysts | $126,080 | 130 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $125,350 | 470 | |
| 22 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,510 | — | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $112,030 | 60 | |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | $111,420 | 150 | |
| 25 | Electrical Engineers | $110,290 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,140 | 70 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,170 | 330 |
| Animal Caretakers | $33,910 | 140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $33,960 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,190 | 2,160 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $35,280 | 110 |
| Cashiers | $35,410 | 2,230 |
| Dishwashers | $35,490 | 450 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,520 | 320 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,750 | 420 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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