verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

CDL Truck Driver Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$60,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.25/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
3,560
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,098 #16 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Vermont, explained

Truck drivers in Vermont earn a median of $60,830 per year ($29.25 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $48,900, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $74,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $60,830 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $60,830 is worth about $62,098 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #16 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,900
$23.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,830
$29.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,700
$35.91/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $60,830 $62,098
Massachusetts $63,030 $59,599 −$2,200
New York $62,050 $57,496 −$1,220
New Hampshire $60,280 $57,870 +$550

CDL Truck Driver in Vermont: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Vermont?

Truck drivers in Vermont earn a median of $60,830 per year ($29.25 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Vermont pay truck drivers well?

At $60,830, Vermont pays 4% above the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 3,560 work in the state.

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