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Accountant Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$78,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.93/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
2,630
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$80,535 #40 of 51

Accountant pay in Vermont, explained

Accountants in Vermont earn a median of $78,890 per year ($37.93 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $59,770, while the most experienced accountants reach about $118,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $78,890 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $78,890 is worth about $80,535 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #40 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,770
$28.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,890
$37.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,800
$57.12/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $78,890 $80,535
New York $102,640 $95,107 −$23,750
Massachusetts $99,460 $94,046 −$20,570
New Hampshire $83,470 $80,132 −$4,580

Accountant in Vermont: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Vermont?

Accountants in Vermont earn a median of $78,890 per year ($37.93 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Vermont pay accountants well?

At $78,890, Vermont pays 6% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 2,630 work in the state.

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