Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Vermont | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,890 | $86,427 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.93 | $41.55 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,500.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Vermont is $78,890, or about $37.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Vermont is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Vermont typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,630 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $78,890, Vermont offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 151 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 71% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Personal Financial Advisors at $110,020, Management Analysts at $107,520, Financial and Investment Analysts at $99,090 — all figures are median annual wages for Vermont.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Vermont levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 151 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 71% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Vermont | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors | $110,020 | $520 |
| Management Analysts | $107,520 | $730 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,090 | $230 |
| Budget Analysts | $93,430 | $90 |
| Compliance Officers | $90,420 | $1,960 |
| Loan Officers | $88,710 | $350 |
Vermont levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 528 occupations in Vermont.