SOC 15-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Data Scientists — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
At $127,070, median pay for Data Scientists in Vermont tracks the national median of $120,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $127,070, median pay for Data Scientists in Vermont tracks the national median of $120,230 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $98,450 and $143,170. The lowest tenth earn under $76,570, while the highest tenth earn more than $160,430.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 8th by median wage. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 38th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,570 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $98,450 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $127,070 | +5.7% |
| 75th | $143,170 | +19.1% |
| 90th | $160,430 | +33.4% |
| Mean | $123,640 | +2.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $131,820 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $127,070 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$127,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,663US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,070 a year, 5.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,570 to $160,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $131,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Data Scientists in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $127,070, or $61.09 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 $120,230, so pay in Vermont is 5.7% 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 $160,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,570 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 $131,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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