SOC 29-1222 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, Pathologists — Vermont
Vermont
At $188,250, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, Pathologists, 39.7% beneath the national figure of $312,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $188,250, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, Pathologists, 39.7% beneath the national figure of $312,400. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,320 and $492,180. The lowest tenth earn under $62,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $492,180.
Among the 35 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 33rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,780 | −79.9% |
| 25th | $81,320 | −74.0% |
| Median (50th) | $188,250 | −39.7% |
| 75th | $492,180 | +57.5% |
| 90th | $492,180 | +57.5% |
| Mean | $267,460 | −14.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $188,250 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$188,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$192,092US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $188,250 a year, 39.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,780 to $492,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 33rd of 35 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $188,250, or $90.50 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 $312,400, so pay in Vermont is 39.7% 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 Vermont earns more than $492,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,780 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.
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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