Physician Assistant Salary in Vermont
Based on 410+ workers in Vermont
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VT)
$150,490
$72.35/hr
vs National Average
$136,050
+10.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$112K – $187K
410 employed in Vermont
Salary Distribution — Physician Assistant in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $112,460 |
| 25th percentile | $131,400 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $150,490 |
| 75th percentile | $166,050 |
| 90th percentile | $186,960 |
Top-Paying Industries for Physician Assistant (U.S.)
Which industries pay Physician Assistants the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Physician Assistants in Vermont tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $158,550 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $157,040 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $143,220 | 510 |
| Finance and Insurance | $138,040 | 50 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $137,710 | 350 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Physician Assistant in Vermont vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Vermont) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,650 |
| 2023 | $135,710 |
| 2024 | $138,610 |
| 2025 | $150,490 |
| 2026 (projected) | $159,519 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Vermont Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $127,650 | $119,792 |
| 2023 | $135,710 | $128,247 |
| 2024 | $138,610 | $131,771 |
| 2025 | $150,490 | $136,050 |
| 2026 (projected) | $159,519 | $144,213 |
Physician Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $131,400 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $150,490 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $166,050 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $186,960 |
Physician Assistant Salary in Other States
Related Physician Assistant Salaries in Vermont
How other high-demand occupations in Vermont compare to Physician Assistant ($150,490 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Physician Assistant | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon in VT | $438,530 | +191.4% | $210.83/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in VT | $434,780 | +188.9% | $209.03/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in VT | $430,820 | +186.3% | $207.13/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in VT | $418,760 | +178.3% | $201.33/hr |
| Psychiatrist in VT | $302,770 | +101.2% | $145.56/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in VT | $283,060 | +88.1% | $136.09/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in VT | $239,340 | +59.0% | $115.07/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in VT | $228,670 | +52.0% | $109.94/hr |
| Pediatrician in VT | $215,350 | +43.1% | $103.53/hr |
| Dentist in VT | $204,960 | +36.2% | $98.54/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in VT | $151,030 | +0.4% | $72.61/hr |
| Optometrist in VT | $137,290 | -8.8% | $66.00/hr |