Highest-Paying Jobs in Vermont (2025)
Ranking 130 occupations by median salary in Vermont · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (VT)
$103,049
+1.2% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
145K+
workers tracked in Vermont
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Vermont
Occupations in Vermont ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | $438,530 | +16.1% | 160 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | $434,780 | +8.9% | 90 |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physician | $430,820 | +21.8% | 130 |
| 4 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $418,760 | +36.3% | 90 |
| 5 | Psychiatrist | $302,770 | +17.5% | 80 |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetist | $283,060 | +15.4% | 40 |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physician | $239,340 | -7.2% | 240 |
| 8 | Internal Medicine Physician | $228,670 | -12.1% | 180 |
| 9 | Pediatrician | $215,350 | -0.1% | 130 |
| 10 | Dentist | $204,960 | +16.6% | 240 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | $175,070 | -17.7% | 360 |
| 12 | Engineering Manager | $157,710 | -5.0% | 350 |
| 13 | Nurse Midwife | $151,030 | +13.7% | 60 |
| 14 | Physician Assistant | $150,490 | +10.6% | 410 |
| 15 | Aerospace Engineer | $144,400 | +11.0% | 100 |
| 16 | Sales Manager | $138,650 | -0.5% | 930 |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $138,460 | -15.0% | 1K |
| 18 | Optometrist | $137,290 | +0.9% | 90 |
| 19 | Pharmacist | $136,270 | -4.6% | 530 |
| 20 | Purchasing Manager | $135,720 | -2.9% | 90 |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioner | $134,740 | +0.7% | 700 |
| 22 | Human Resources Manager | $132,050 | -4.7% | 360 |
| 23 | Veterinarian | $131,820 | +5.5% | 280 |
| 24 | Art Director | $129,260 | +36.2% | 80 |
| 25 | Financial Manager | $128,690 | -14.6% | 2K |
Healthcare
Surgeon
160 employed
$438,530
+16.1% vs national
Anesthesiologist
90 employed
$434,780
+8.9% vs national
Emergency Medicine Physician
130 employed
$430,820
+21.8% vs national
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
90 employed
$418,760
+36.3% vs national
Psychiatrist
80 employed
$302,770
+17.5% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
40 employed
$283,060
+15.4% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
240 employed
$239,340
-7.2% vs national
Internal Medicine Physician
180 employed
$228,670
-12.1% vs national
Pediatrician
130 employed
$215,350
-0.1% vs national
Dentist
240 employed
$204,960
+16.6% vs national
Nurse Midwife
60 employed
$151,030
+13.7% vs national
Physician Assistant
410 employed
$150,490
+10.6% vs national
Optometrist
90 employed
$137,290
+0.9% vs national
Pharmacist
530 employed
$136,270
-4.6% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
700 employed
$134,740
+0.7% vs national
Veterinarian
280 employed
$131,820
+5.5% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
860 employed
$128,690
+7.0% vs national
Physical Therapist
760 employed
$97,970
-3.6% vs national
Dental Hygienist
560 employed
$97,470
+0.6% vs national
Registered Nurse
7K employed
$97,460
+3.6% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
470 employed
$94,540
+16.3% vs national
Occupational Therapist
320 employed
$93,340
-5.5% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
210 employed
$83,820
-0.1% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
430 employed
$82,090
-10.1% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
160 employed
$77,450
+5.4% vs national
Social Worker
320 employed
$73,210
+28.1% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
1K employed
$69,930
+4.8% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
1K employed
$61,810
+4.1% vs national
Dental Assistant
580 employed
$52,760
+7.5% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
310 employed
$50,030
+3.9% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
760 employed
$47,940
+5.5% vs national
Medical Assistant
1K employed
$47,250
+5.9% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
3K employed
$47,130
+12.7% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
8K employed
$41,600
+19.1% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
360 employed
$175,070
-17.7% vs national
Sales Manager
930 employed
$138,650
-0.5% vs national
Purchasing Manager
90 employed
$135,720
-2.9% vs national
Human Resources Manager
360 employed
$132,050
-4.7% vs national
Training and Development Manager
$124,990
+0.1% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
480 employed
$114,150
-8.3% vs national
Management Analyst
730 employed
$107,520
+10.0% vs national
Construction Manager
930 employed
$103,450
-9.5% vs national
General and Operations Manager
8K employed
$98,640
-8.8% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
430 employed
$97,040
-14.4% vs national
Project Management Specialist
1K employed
$80,800
-18.1% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
1K employed
$77,800
+7.1% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
560 employed
$62,810
-8.2% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
350 employed
$157,710
-5.0% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
100 employed
$144,400
+11.0% vs national
Electrical Engineer
820 employed
$111,310
-2.7% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
530 employed
$107,330
+1.8% vs national
Industrial Engineer
440 employed
$103,010
-3.3% vs national
Civil Engineer
770 employed
$95,600
-3.6% vs national
Environmental Engineer
110 employed
$92,580
-11.0% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
1K employed
$138,460
-15.0% vs national
Data Scientist
200 employed
$127,070
+18.4% vs national
Software Developer
2K employed
$125,280
-1.7% vs national
Software Engineer
1K employed
$111,530
+4.6% vs national
Computer Network Architect
130 employed
$110,930
-12.3% vs national
Information Security Analyst
220 employed
$109,750
-6.2% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
590 employed
$99,610
-4.3% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
170 employed
$89,790
+0.6% vs national
Computer Programmer
170 employed
$89,560
-6.7% vs national
Network Administrator
560 employed
$86,020
-8.2% vs national
Web Developer
70 employed
$84,550
-2.0% vs national
Statistician
$82,210
-16.6% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
120 employed
$72,400
-1.2% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
2K employed
$63,030
+3.7% vs national
Creative
Art Director
80 employed
$129,260
+36.2% vs national
Commercial and Industrial Designer
120 employed
$80,690
-1.4% vs national
Graphic Designer
410 employed
$65,690
+8.4% vs national
Interior Designer
110 employed
$63,870
-3.1% vs national
Producer and Director
290 employed
$55,660
-21.3% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
170 employed
$51,500
-5.2% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
2K employed
$128,690
-14.6% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
520 employed
$110,020
+11.0% vs national
Financial Analyst
230 employed
$99,090
+2.0% vs national
Budget Analyst
90 employed
$93,430
+5.8% vs national
Compliance Officer
2K employed
$90,420
+14.5% vs national
Loan Officer
350 employed
$88,710
+16.2% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
240 employed
$88,280
+21.6% vs national
Accountant
3K employed
$78,890
-4.5% vs national
Tax Examiner
230 employed
$75,270
-6.4% vs national
Financial Examiner
170 employed
$74,680
-16.4% vs national
Credit Analyst
90 employed
$71,220
-12.8% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
730 employed
$70,720
+11.4% vs national
Legal
Business & Operations
Writer and Author
110 employed
$94,430
+33.5% vs national
Logistician
260 employed
$83,560
+0.2% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
750 employed
$77,800
+13.3% vs national
Real Estate Broker
80 employed
$76,920
+9.8% vs national
Market Research Analyst
860 employed
$74,880
+2.7% vs national
Editor
240 employed
$66,860
+0.3% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
1K employed
$66,060
-4.9% vs national
Purchasing Agent
1K employed
$65,330
-15.0% vs national
Science
Geoscientist
$87,070
-4.0% vs national
Chemist
80 employed
$86,120
-6.4% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
100 employed
$84,750
+1.1% vs national
Psychologist
190 employed
$83,270
-14.3% vs national
Environmental Scientist
490 employed
$77,460
-3.2% vs national
Medical Scientist
110 employed
$66,500
-27.9% vs national
Skilled Trades
Construction Supervisor
1K employed
$82,490
-0.6% vs national
Electrician
1K employed
$63,430
-8.5% vs national
Plumber
980 employed
$62,170
-9.3% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
3K employed
$55,510
+9.6% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
2K employed
$51,630
-1.1% vs national
Construction Laborer
1K employed
$48,580
-1.5% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
730 employed
$78,360
+2.8% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
2K employed
$76,220
+8.2% vs national
Middle School Teacher
2K employed
$73,940
+7.8% vs national
School Counselor
1K employed
$64,570
-0.6% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
250 employed
$63,280
-1.4% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
4K employed
$63,070
-7.5% vs national
Librarian
600 employed
$62,360
-7.6% vs national
Tutor
1K employed
$53,190
+19.2% vs national