May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Vermont
Vermont
528 occupations
Across 528 occupations with published wages in Vermont, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $438,530 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Vermont
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $438,530 | 160 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $434,780 | 90 | |
| 3 | Neurologists | $434,730 | 40 | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $430,820 | 130 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $418,760 | 90 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $343,050 | 440 | |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | $302,770 | 80 | |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $283,060 | 40 | |
| 9 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $258,910 | 30 | |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,340 | 240 | |
| 11 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 12 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,670 | 180 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $215,350 | 130 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $204,960 | 240 | |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $194,170 | 80 | |
| 16 | Physicians, Pathologists | $188,250 | — | |
| 17 | Chief Executives | $175,070 | 360 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,710 | 350 | |
| 19 | Nurse Midwives | $151,030 | 60 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $150,490 | 410 | |
| 21 | Aerospace Engineers | $144,400 | 100 | |
| 22 | Sales Managers | $138,650 | 930 | |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,460 | 1,100 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $137,810 | 40 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $137,290 | 90 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,250 | $37,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,000 | $98,640 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,700 | $41,600 |
| Registered Nurses | 7,410 | $97,460 |
| Cashiers | 7,030 | $35,720 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,830 | $36,030 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,360 | $37,130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,130 | $40,910 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,100 | $48,310 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,960 | $43,800 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,290 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,080 | 1,060 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $32,420 | 120 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $33,030 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,120 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $34,650 | 170 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,170 | 220 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $35,220 | 110 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,290 | 800 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,690 | 40 |
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.