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

Registered Nurse Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$97,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.86/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
7,410
public U.S. Median
$97,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,492 #12 of 51

Registered Nurse pay in Vermont, explained

Registered nurses in Vermont earn a median of $97,460 per year ($46.86 per hour), in line with the national median of $97,550. Entry-level workers earn around $77,670, while the most experienced registered nurses reach about $126,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $97,460 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $97,460 is worth about $99,492 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #12 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Registered Nurse pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,670
$37.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,460
$46.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$126,100
$60.62/hr

Registered Nurse pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $97,460 $99,492
New York $109,440 $101,408 −$11,980
Massachusetts $104,550 $98,859 −$7,090
New Hampshire $99,700 $95,714 −$2,240

Registered Nurse in Vermont: FAQ

How much do registered nurses make in Vermont?

Registered nurses in Vermont earn a median of $97,460 per year ($46.86 per hour), compared with $97,550 nationally.

Does Vermont pay registered nurses well?

At $97,460, Vermont pays about the same as the national median for registered nurses. An estimated 7,410 work in the state.

Registered Nurse salary in other states

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