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

Welder Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$60,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.27/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
340
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,159 #10 of 51

Welder pay in Vermont, explained

Welders in Vermont earn a median of $60,890 per year ($29.27 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $45,650, while the most experienced welders reach about $74,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $60,890 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $60,890 is worth about $62,159 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #10 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,650
$21.95/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,890
$29.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,870
$36.00/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $60,890 $62,159
Massachusetts $62,570 $59,164 −$1,680
New Hampshire $62,360 $59,867 −$1,470
New York $59,140 $54,799 +$1,750

Welder in Vermont: FAQ

How much do welders make in Vermont?

Welders in Vermont earn a median of $60,890 per year ($29.27 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Vermont pay welders well?

At $60,890, Vermont pays 13% above the national median for welders. An estimated 340 work in the state.

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