SOC 19-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont is $79,450 a year, trailing the national median of $101,110 by 21.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont is $79,450 a year, trailing the national median of $101,110 by 21.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $64,000 and $105,930. The lowest tenth earn under $55,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $120,430.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.47 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Vermont ranks number 45th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $78,980. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 147th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,700 | −44.9% |
| 25th | $64,000 | −36.7% |
| Median (50th) | $79,450 | −21.4% |
| 75th | $105,930 | +4.8% |
| 90th | $120,430 | +19.1% |
| Mean | $85,260 | −15.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $78,980 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $79,450 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$79,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,071US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,450 a year, 21.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,700 to $120,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $78,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $79,450, or $38.20 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 $101,110, so pay in Vermont is 21.4% 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 $120,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,700 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 $78,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 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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