Top Paying Jobs in Vermont
Vermont has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 50,730 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologists ($434,780), Neurologists ($434,730). The cost of living index is 100.95 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,498/month.
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$141K
Avg. median salary
100.95
Cost of living index
$1,498
Median 2BR rent
647,464
Population
Highest paying careers in Vermont
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $439K | $210.83/hr |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $435K | $209.03/hr |
| 3 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $435K | $209/hr |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $431K | $207.12/hr |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $419K | $201.33/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $343K | $164.93/hr |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $303K | $145.56/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $283K | $136.09/hr |
| 9 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $259K | $124.48/hr |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $239K | $115.07/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Vermont
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Cost of living vs. national average+1.0% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,498/mo
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