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High School Teacher Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$76,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
2,450
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,809 #14 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Vermont, explained

High school teachers in Vermont earn a median of $76,220 per year (— per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $49,800, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $99,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $76,220 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $76,220 is worth about $77,809 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #14 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,800
$23.94/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,220
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,830
$48.00/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $76,220 $77,809
New York $97,070 $89,945 −$20,850
Massachusetts $95,260 $90,074 −$19,040
New Hampshire $77,060 $73,979 −$840

High School Teacher in Vermont: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Vermont?

High school teachers in Vermont earn a median of $76,220 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Vermont pay high school teachers well?

At $76,220, Vermont pays 6% above the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 2,450 work in the state.

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