Average Salary in Vermont

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$14.42 /hr

Average salary $4,400 /mo

+ 99% vs United States national rate #19 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 648,000, Vermont is a state of United States whose economy centers on tourism and agriculture. Its minimum wage of $14.42 per hour is 99% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $4,400 per month. Key economic outputs include computer equipment, dairy products, maple syrup. The median household income is $72,431 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #19 of 56; state
vs National: +99%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $29,994; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2019: +34%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $14.42
Monthly: $2,499.42 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $29,993.60 Based on 2,080 hours/year

2026 rate of $14.42/hr effective January 1 (CPI-indexed annual adjustment from $14.01). Tipped minimum is $7.21 (50% of standard).

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $29,994 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.