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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $131K | $63.12/hr |
| 32 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 33 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $129K | $62.1/hr |
| 34 | Financial Managers | Management | $129K | $61.87/hr |
| 35 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $129K | $61.87/hr |
| 36 | Lawyers | Legal | $127K | $61.21/hr |
| 37 | Data Scientists | Technology | $127K | $61.09/hr |
| 38 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $127K | $60.84/hr |
| 39 | Managers, All Other | Management | $125K | $60.31/hr |
| 40 | Software Developers | Technology | $125K | $60.23/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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