SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Northern Vermont
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northern Vermont, VT is $222,970 a year, trailing the national median of $244,180 by 8.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northern Vermont, VT is $222,970 a year, trailing the national median of $244,180 by 8.7%. Half of workers earn between $212,340 and $259,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $169,130 and the ninetieth at $307,300.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $242,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 335 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $169,130 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $212,340 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $222,970 | −8.7% |
| 75th | $259,250 | +6.2% |
| 90th | $307,300 | +25.8% |
| Mean | $232,310 | −4.9% |
Other metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $242,250 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Vermont sit close to the national average, so $222,970 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$222,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$227,520US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $222,970 a year, 8.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $169,130 to $307,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $242,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Northern Vermont, VT?
The median annual wage is $222,970, or $107.20 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 $244,180, so pay in Northern Vermont, VT is 8.7% lower. 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 Northern Vermont, VT earns more than $307,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $169,130 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 $242,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Northern Vermont, VT. 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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