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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $229K | $109.94/hr |
| 12 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $215K | $103.53/hr |
| 13 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $205K | $98.54/hr |
| 14 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $194K | $93.35/hr |
| 15 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $188K | $90.5/hr |
| 16 | Chief Executives | Management | $175K | $84.17/hr |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $158K | $75.82/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $151K | $72.61/hr |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $150K | $72.35/hr |
| 20 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $144K | $69.42/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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