Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Vermont, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Vermont is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 648,493 residents, a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $82,730. The unemployment rate was 2.6% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 98.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,730 | 20 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 4 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.4% | 45 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 98.0 | 29 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.5% | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the New England division: Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6,680 | 13.2% |
| Government and government enterprises | 6,214 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5,415 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 3,976 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3,957 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3,755 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 2,991 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,864 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2,494 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 1,759 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 1,663 | 3.3% |
| Information | 1,279 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 1,165 | 2.3% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 1,082 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 1,018 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 746 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 540 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 505 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 348 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 277 | 0.5% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 900 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 17,200 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 28,000 | +2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 50,600 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 4,200 | -4.5% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 10,900 | -5.2% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 31,700 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 65,300 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 35,000 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 10,000 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 57,100 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 310,900 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 31,180 | 102.6 | 0.90 | $49,560 | $37,910 | $70,050 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 26,300 | 86.6 | 0.98 | $38,210 | $30,220 | $64,880 | +9% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 20,860 | 68.6 | 0.78 | $45,440 | $32,080 | $64,880 | +2% |
| Sales and Related | 24,710 | 81.3 | 0.94 | $39,830 | $31,200 | $82,720 | +3% |
| Management | 24,800 | 81.6 | 1.14 | $107,520 | $63,940 | $215,290 | -15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 17,570 | 57.8 | 0.85 | $78,050 | $51,810 | $127,360 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,730 | 71.5 | 1.13 | $87,370 | $48,230 | $169,580 | +1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 25,460 | 83.8 | 1.43 | $61,620 | $37,470 | $101,910 | +2% |
| Production | 15,400 | 50.7 | 0.92 | $49,080 | $37,440 | $76,580 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 14,340 | 47.2 | 0.93 | $45,800 | $31,350 | $57,060 | +19% |
| Construction and Extraction | 14,320 | 47.1 | 1.14 | $59,740 | $45,920 | $81,310 | +0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 10,890 | 35.8 | 0.92 | $60,020 | $44,580 | $90,970 | +1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 7,720 | 25.4 | 0.75 | $95,680 | $57,890 | $169,990 | -12% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 10,930 | 36.0 | 1.23 | $43,540 | $34,400 | $60,140 | +16% |
| Protective Service | 4,840 | 15.9 | 0.66 | $56,910 | $36,340 | $93,140 | +14% |
| Personal Care and Service | 6,950 | 22.9 | 1.09 | $39,030 | $31,220 | $60,630 | +7% |
| Community and Social Service | 9,540 | 31.4 | 1.83 | $57,330 | $43,280 | $81,620 | -2% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 5,630 | 18.5 | 1.10 | $89,300 | $60,060 | $152,990 | -10% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,750 | 15.6 | 1.19 | $62,470 | $38,840 | $107,590 | -0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 3,240 | 10.7 | 1.12 | $75,330 | $51,190 | $113,870 | -9% |
| Legal | 2,200 | 7.2 | 0.86 | $100,730 | $59,110 | $292,390 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 530 | 1.8 | 0.63 | $46,760 | $34,580 | $72,130 | +28% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.9% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.6% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 4.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 8,250 | 1.08 | $37,400 | $31,060 | $55,700 | +6% |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,000 | 1.17 | $98,640 | $59,500 | $218,550 | -7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,700 | 0.92 | $41,600 | $31,310 | $48,040 | +16% |
| Registered Nurses | 7,410 | 1.12 | $97,460 | $77,670 | $126,100 | -0% |
| Cashiers | 7,030 | 1.16 | $35,720 | $30,590 | $43,810 | +9% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,830 | 0.91 | $36,030 | $30,450 | $46,080 | +15% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,360 | 0.97 | $37,130 | $30,680 | $49,200 | -1% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,130 | 1.19 | $40,910 | $33,310 | $52,000 | +11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,100 | 1.06 | $48,310 | $36,940 | $63,750 | +7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,960 | 1.79 | $43,800 | $29,140 | $51,580 | +19% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,040 | 0.91 | $59,140 | $29,690 | $89,330 | +68% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,610 | 1.33 | $63,070 | $48,700 | $97,230 | -1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,560 | 0.88 | $60,830 | $48,900 | $74,700 | +4% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,360 | 1.01 | $48,920 | $39,330 | $61,740 | +3% |
| Carpenters | 3,080 | 2.35 | $62,400 | $47,840 | $76,850 | +3% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,060 | 0.53 | $39,390 | $30,350 | $49,170 | -2% |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,030 | 1.07 | $47,130 | $37,620 | $59,600 | +12% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 2,950 | 1.10 | $54,720 | $41,720 | $74,970 | +8% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,870 | 0.57 | $47,500 | $35,140 | $66,530 | +6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 2,850 | 13.53 | $53,150 | $43,300 | $68,460 | -6% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,700 | 1.45 | $46,230 | $36,590 | $61,950 | +18% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,630 | 0.93 | $78,890 | $59,770 | $118,800 | -6% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,610 | 0.87 | $55,510 | $42,180 | $74,940 | +12% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 2,450 | 1.18 | $76,220 | $49,800 | $99,830 | +6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,440 | 1.15 | $71,710 | $51,100 | $114,690 | -14% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 2,850 | 13.53 | $53,150 | $43,300 | $68,460 | -6% |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 1,170 | 3.87 | $58,460 | $47,080 | $67,910 | +16% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 1,190 | 3.60 | $57,500 | $44,480 | $81,820 | +13% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 1,200 | 2.94 | $80,760 | $61,450 | $117,460 | +0% |
| Food Batchmakers | 1,000 | 2.94 | $50,180 | $36,750 | $62,070 | +19% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,170 | 2.72 | $107,500 | $65,770 | $323,700 | +0% |
| Compliance Officers | 1,960 | 2.40 | $90,420 | $53,570 | $118,270 | +12% |
| Carpenters | 3,080 | 2.35 | $62,400 | $47,840 | $76,850 | +3% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 1,260 | 2.27 | $66,060 | $45,330 | $101,520 | -12% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 1,920 | 2.24 | $46,640 | $38,760 | $55,380 | +2% |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | 1,190 | 1.84 | $53,190 | $37,740 | $120,390 | +14% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,960 | 1.79 | $43,800 | $29,140 | $51,580 | +19% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 1,120 | 1.62 | $64,570 | $50,810 | $94,010 | +0% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,320 | 1.56 | $111,530 | $52,950 | $181,020 | -4% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,000 | 1.55 | $105,350 | $76,900 | $134,570 | -0% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 1,330 | 1.55 | $46,370 | $38,120 | $56,560 | +24% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,700 | 1.45 | $46,230 | $36,590 | $61,950 | +18% |
| Bartenders | 2,080 | 1.40 | $45,450 | $29,970 | $91,400 | +32% |
| Dishwashers | 1,280 | 1.38 | $36,010 | $29,650 | $39,770 | +3% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 1,280 | 1.37 | $58,870 | $50,270 | $73,860 | -2% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 1,400 | 1.36 | $38,200 | $31,470 | $54,120 | -8% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,610 | 1.33 | $63,070 | $48,700 | $97,230 | -1% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,620 | 1.33 | $73,940 | $49,300 | $97,630 | +15% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 2,390 | 1.27 | $48,200 | $40,020 | $60,010 | +5% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 1,060 | 1.26 | $31,080 | $29,780 | $47,670 | -0% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 113 federal job postings open now in Vermont (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Army National Guard Units | 25 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 20 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 18 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 7 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 6 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 5 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 4 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 3 |
| Air National Guard Units | 3 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | 2 |
| U.S. Marshals Service | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | 2 |
| Veterans Benefits Administration | 2 |
| Forest Service | 2 |
| Citizenship and Immigration Services | 2 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Supply Clerical And Technician | 7 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 6 |
| Administrative Officer | 5 |
| Border Patrol Enforcement Series | 4 |
| Information Technology Management | 4 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | 4 |
| Medical Support Assistance | 4 |
| Financial Clerical And Assistance | 4 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 3 |
| Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Ammunitions, Explosives, and Toxic Matter Work | 3 |
| Medical Officer | 2 |
| General Engineering | 2 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $57,023 (93 postings).
No city of Vermont is among the 250 largest in the US. The state's own totals are on the other tabs.
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The median wage in Vermont is $56,390 a year ($27.11 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+11%). The 10th percentile earns $35,910 and the 90th $111,480.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 31,180 | 102.6 | 0.90 | $49,560 | $37,910 | $70,050 | +4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 26,300 | 86.6 | 0.98 | $38,210 | $30,220 | $64,880 | +9% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 20,860 | 68.6 | 0.78 | $45,440 | $32,080 | $64,880 | +2% |
| Sales and Related | 24,710 | 81.3 | 0.94 | $39,830 | $31,200 | $82,720 | +3% |
| Management | 24,800 | 81.6 | 1.14 | $107,520 | $63,940 | $215,290 | -15% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 17,570 | 57.8 | 0.85 | $78,050 | $51,810 | $127,360 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 21,730 | 71.5 | 1.13 | $87,370 | $48,230 | $169,580 | +1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 25,460 | 83.8 | 1.43 | $61,620 | $37,470 | $101,910 | +2% |
| Production | 15,400 | 50.7 | 0.92 | $49,080 | $37,440 | $76,580 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 14,340 | 47.2 | 0.93 | $45,800 | $31,350 | $57,060 | +19% |
| Construction and Extraction | 14,320 | 47.1 | 1.14 | $59,740 | $45,920 | $81,310 | +0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 10,890 | 35.8 | 0.92 | $60,020 | $44,580 | $90,970 | +1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 7,720 | 25.4 | 0.75 | $95,680 | $57,890 | $169,990 | -12% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 10,930 | 36.0 | 1.23 | $43,540 | $34,400 | $60,140 | +16% |
| Protective Service | 4,840 | 15.9 | 0.66 | $56,910 | $36,340 | $93,140 | +14% |
| Personal Care and Service | 6,950 | 22.9 | 1.09 | $39,030 | $31,220 | $60,630 | +7% |
| Community and Social Service | 9,540 | 31.4 | 1.83 | $57,330 | $43,280 | $81,620 | -2% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 5,630 | 18.5 | 1.10 | $89,300 | $60,060 | $152,990 | -10% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,750 | 15.6 | 1.19 | $62,470 | $38,840 | $107,590 | -0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 3,240 | 10.7 | 1.12 | $75,330 | $51,190 | $113,870 | -9% |
| Legal | 2,200 | 7.2 | 0.86 | $100,730 | $59,110 | $292,390 | -2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 530 | 1.8 | 0.63 | $46,760 | $34,580 | $72,130 | +28% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Vermont ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $14.42 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 8.75% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 98.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,319 |
| Median home value | $352,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 73.2% |
| Poverty rate | 9.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 68.0% |
| Public transit to work | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 16.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 13.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.5% of residents of Vermont were born abroad (29,052 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 4,295 |
| India | 1,570 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 1,497 |
| Germany | 1,268 |
| England | 961 |
| Philippines | 957 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | 879 |
| Nepal | 841 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 720 |
| Korea | 705 |
| Vietnam | 679 |
| Bhutan | 639 |
| Russia | 559 |
| Mexico | 513 |
| Brazil | 471 |
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$14.42 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 8.75% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
2.6% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$82,730 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
113 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.