Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Vermont
528 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Vermont belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $438,530 per year. The lowest published median is $29,290.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $438,530 | 160 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $434,780 | 90 | |
| 3 | Neurologists | $434,730 | 40 | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $430,820 | 130 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $418,760 | 90 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $343,050 | 440 | |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | $302,770 | 80 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $283,060 | 40 | |
| 9 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $258,910 | 30 | |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,340 | 240 | |
| 11 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 12 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,670 | 180 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $215,350 | 130 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $204,960 | 240 | |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $194,170 | 80 | |
| 16 | Physicians, Pathologists | $188,250 | — | |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $175,070 | 360 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,710 | 350 | |
| 19 | Nurse Midwives | $151,030 | 60 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $150,490 | 410 | |
| 21 | Aerospace Engineers | $144,400 | 100 | |
| 22 | Sales Managers | $138,650 | 930 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,460 | 1,100 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $137,810 | 40 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $137,290 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,290 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,080 | 1,060 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $32,420 | 120 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $33,030 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,120 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $34,650 | 170 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,170 | 220 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $35,220 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,290 | 800 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,690 | 40 |
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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