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

Psychologist Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$83,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.04/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
190
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,006 #42 of 48

Psychologist pay in Vermont, explained

Psychologists in Vermont earn a median of $83,270 per year ($40.04 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $58,070, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $137,620. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $83,270 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $83,270 is worth about $85,006 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #42 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,070
$27.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,270
$40.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$137,620
$66.16/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $83,270 $85,006
Massachusetts $115,180 $108,910 −$31,910
New York $114,400 $106,003 −$31,130
New Hampshire $64,270 $61,700 +$19,000

Psychologist in Vermont: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Vermont?

Psychologists in Vermont earn a median of $83,270 per year ($40.04 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Vermont pay psychologists well?

At $83,270, Vermont pays 17% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 190 work in the state.

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