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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$63,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
3,610
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,385 #37 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Vermont, explained

Elementary school teachers in Vermont earn a median of $63,070 per year (— per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $48,700, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $97,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $63,070 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $63,070 is worth about $64,385 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #37 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,700
$23.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,070
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,230
$46.75/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $63,070 $64,385
Massachusetts $94,000 $88,883 −$30,930
New York $85,760 $79,466 −$22,690
New Hampshire $72,410 $69,515 −$9,340

Elementary School Teacher in Vermont: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Vermont?

Elementary school teachers in Vermont earn a median of $63,070 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Vermont pay elementary school teachers well?

At $63,070, Vermont pays 1% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 3,610 work in the state.

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