SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Childcare Workers — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Childcare Workers in Vermont is $38,030 per year, 8.7% above the national median of $34,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Childcare Workers in Vermont is $38,030 per year, 8.7% above the national median of $34,980. Half of workers earn between $36,420 and $42,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,140 and the ninetieth at $46,030.
Vermont ranks number 7th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $38,030. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 499th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,140 | −8.1% |
| 25th | $36,420 | +4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $38,030 | +8.7% |
| 75th | $42,330 | +21.0% |
| 90th | $46,030 | +31.6% |
| Mean | $39,380 | +12.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $38,030 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $38,030 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$38,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,806US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,030 a year, 8.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,140 to $46,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $38,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Childcare Workers in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $38,030, or $18.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,980, so pay in Vermont is 8.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vermont earns more than $46,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Burlington, at $38,030 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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