Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Vermont | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $80,800 | $104,968 | -23% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.85 | $50.47 | -23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $82,449.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Vermont is $80,800, or about $38.85 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Vermont is -23% below the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Vermont typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,190 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $80,800, Vermont offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, project managers rank 141 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 73% 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, project managers rank 141 of the 528 occupations reported in Vermont — higher than 73% 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.