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Civil Engineer Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$95,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.96/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
770
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,593 #38 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Vermont, explained

Civil engineers in Vermont earn a median of $95,600 per year ($45.96 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $68,720, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $129,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $95,600 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $95,600 is worth about $97,593 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #38 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$68,720
$33.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,600
$45.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$129,390
$62.21/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $95,600 $97,593
Massachusetts $106,730 $100,920 −$11,130
New York $103,760 $96,144 −$8,160
New Hampshire $98,710 $94,763 −$3,110

Civil Engineer in Vermont: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Vermont?

Civil engineers in Vermont earn a median of $95,600 per year ($45.96 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Vermont pay civil engineers well?

At $95,600, Vermont pays 5% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 770 work in the state.

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