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Vermont — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Vermont pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Vermont pays +24.0% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $46,760 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Vermont's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Vermont's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +24.0% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +24.0%

Vermont — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$46,760$37,695+24.0%
2Healthcare Support Occupations$45,800$37,607+21.8%
3Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$38,210$33,497+14.1%
4Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$43,540$38,525+13.0%
5Personal Care and Service Occupations$39,030$35,534+9.8%
6Protective Service Occupations$56,910$51,939+9.6%
7Production Occupations$49,080$46,816+4.8%
8Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$45,440$43,676+4.0%
9Office and Administrative Support Occupations$49,560$47,910+3.4%
10Sales and Related Occupations$39,830$39,171+1.7%
11Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$60,020$59,120+1.5%
12Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$61,620$61,160+0.8%
13Community and Social Service Occupations$57,330$57,575−0.4%
14Construction and Extraction Occupations$59,740$60,202−0.8%
15Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$62,470$64,550−3.2%
16Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$87,370$90,805−3.8%
17Legal Occupations$100,730$106,531−5.4%
18Business and Financial Operations Occupations$78,050$85,690−8.9%
19Architecture and Engineering Occupations$89,300$100,184−10.9%
20Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$75,330$85,407−11.8%
21Management Occupations$107,520$126,800−15.2%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$95,680$113,425−15.6%

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Sector GUPPI for Vermont: +24.0%State median: $46,760 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Vermont?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Vermont: +24.0% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $46,760/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Vermont?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Vermont: −15.6% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $95,680/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does Vermont compare to other states for sector pay?
Vermont (VT) has 12 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 10 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors

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