Vermont Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Vermont from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $56,390 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $14.42/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $546
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Vermont
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | 160 | $438,530 | $367,210 |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 130 | $430,820 | $379,960 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | 440 | $343,050 | $331,300 |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | 240 | $239,340 | $249,620 |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 180 | $228,670 | $287,550 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | 130 | $215,350 | $207,630 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | 240 | $204,960 | $214,130 |
| 8 | Chief Executives | 360 | $175,070 | $250,520 |
Most common jobs in Vermont
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 8,250 | $37,400 | $42,450 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 8,000 | $98,640 | $121,610 |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,700 | $41,600 | $41,300 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 7,410 | $97,460 | $96,650 |
| 5 | Cashiers | 7,030 | $35,720 | $35,950 |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,830 | $36,030 | $37,610 |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,360 | $37,130 | $39,600 |
| 8 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,130 | $40,910 | $42,320 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)218 certified, median offer $93,837
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)120 certified, median offer $32,680
Top H-1B employers in Vermont
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College | 31 | $93,837 |
| 2 | The President & Fellows of Middlebury College | 16 | $65,853 |
| 3 | Grandison Management, Inc. | 14 | $74,714 |
| 4 | University of Vermont Health Network - University of Vermont Medical Center | 14 | $97,916 |
| 5 | The University of Vermont | 13 | $62,000 |
| 6 | University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group, Inc. | 13 | $326,163 |
| 7 | GlobalFoundries U.S. 2, LLC | 5 | $82,056 |
| 8 | Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 5 | $109,533 |
More Vermont labor data
- Unemployment by county2.6% statewide
- Jobs by industry311,000 jobs, -0.1% in a year
- Minimum wage$14.42 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$546 a week on average
- Union membership13.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings83 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Vermont?
- The median wage for all occupations in Vermont is $56,390 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Vermont?
- Vermont's unemployment rate was 2.6% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Vermont?
- Surgeons, All Other have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Vermont: $438,530 a year.