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Physician Assistant Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$150,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$72.35/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
410
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$153,627 #2 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Vermont, explained

Physician assistants in Vermont earn a median of $150,490 per year ($72.35 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $112,460, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $186,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $150,490 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $150,490 is worth about $153,627 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #2 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,460
$54.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$150,490
$72.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$186,960
$89.88/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $150,490 $153,627
New York $160,880 $149,072 −$10,390
New Hampshire $150,960 $144,924 −$470
Massachusetts $142,410 $134,658 +$8,080

Physician Assistant in Vermont: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Vermont?

Physician assistants in Vermont earn a median of $150,490 per year ($72.35 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Vermont pay physician assistants well?

At $150,490, Vermont pays 11% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 410 work in the state.

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