SOC 47-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
In Vermont the median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other is $46,090 a year, which is 8.0% higher than the national figure of $42,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vermont the median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other is $46,090 a year, which is 8.0% higher than the national figure of $42,670. Half of workers earn between $43,860 and $48,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,120 and the ninetieth at $59,740.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.39 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 10th by median wage. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 440th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,120 | −3.6% |
| 25th | $43,860 | +2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,090 | +8.0% |
| 75th | $48,640 | +14.0% |
| 90th | $59,740 | +40.0% |
| Mean | $48,020 | +12.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $47,480 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $46,090 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$46,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,031US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,090 a year, 8.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,120 to $59,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $47,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $46,090, or $22.16 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 $42,670, so pay in Vermont is 8.0% 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 $59,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,120 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 $47,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 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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