State profile · VT
Healthcare wages in Vermont
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 46 healthcare occupations in Vermont.
State tax (avg)
6.6%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
98
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
65
Across 46 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$438,530
- Anesthesiologists$434,780
- Neurologists$434,730
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$430,820
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$418,760
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41,600
- Paramedics$45,600
- Phlebotomists$46,000
- Nursing Assistants$47,130
- Medical Assistants$47,250
Every healthcare occupation in Vermont
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
46 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | physician | $434,730 | $406,038 | 78 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $418,760 | $391,122 | 72 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $430,820 | $402,386 | 69 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $343,050 | $320,409 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $78,680 | $73,487 | 68 |
| Orderlies | support | $48,120 | $44,944 | 68 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $283,060 | $264,378 | 67 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $94,540 | $88,300 | 67 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $204,960 | $191,433 | 67 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $150,490 | $140,558 | 66 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $47,130 | $44,019 | 66 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $41,600 | $38,854 | 66 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $434,780 | $406,085 | 66 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $151,030 | $141,062 | 66 |
| Audiologists | allied | $101,730 | $95,016 | 65 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $302,770 | $282,787 | 65 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $69,930 | $65,315 | 65 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $104,100 | $97,229 | 65 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $103,070 | $96,267 | 65 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $50,090 | $46,784 | 65 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $52,760 | $49,278 | 65 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $47,560 | $44,421 | 64 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,490 | $46,224 | 64 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $438,530 | $409,587 | 64 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $63,380 | $59,197 | 64 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $83,820 | $78,288 | 64 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $134,740 | $125,847 | 64 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $131,820 | $123,120 | 64 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $97,460 | $91,028 | 64 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $215,350 | $201,137 | 64 |
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