SOC 47-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Rock Splitters, Quarry — Vermont
Vermont
In Vermont the median wage for Rock Splitters, Quarry reaches $65,420 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vermont the median wage for Rock Splitters, Quarry reaches $65,420 a year. That is 34.2% more than the national median of $48,740. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $65,420 and $69,440. The lowest tenth earn under $60,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,920.
Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 230th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,360 | +23.8% |
| 25th | $65,420 | +34.2% |
| Median (50th) | $65,420 | +34.2% |
| 75th | $69,440 | +42.5% |
| 90th | $78,920 | +61.9% |
| Mean | $65,530 | +34.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $65,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,755US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,420 a year, 34.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,360 to $78,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 19 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Rock Splitters, Quarry in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $65,420, or $31.45 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 $48,740, so pay in Vermont is 34.2% 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 $78,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,360 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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