Electricians Salary in Vermont
At $63,430 a year, the median for electricians in Vermont is close to the national median of $63,190 (0%); Vermont ranks 29th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 12% more than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $79,420 in Massachusetts) and New Hampshire pays less (down to $62,840 in New Hampshire). Vermont employs 1,270 electricians, 4.17 per 1,000 jobs, the 51st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.86 is close to the national share.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $22.82 | $27.54 | $30.49 | $38.65 | $63.50 | $35.27 | 1,270 | 4.17 | 0.86 |
| Annual | $47,470 | $57,280 | $63,430 | $80,390 | $132,080 | $73,360 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 29th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 51st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.86
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.17
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont publish a row for electricians, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $32.14 | $66,860 | $48,900 | $100,850 | 470 | 3.88 | 0.80 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $32.09 | $66,750 | $48,960 | $132,080 | 300 | 3.55 | 0.73 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $29.46 | $61,270 | $47,470 | $132,080 | 460 | 5.20 | 1.07 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $30.49 | $63,430 | 1,270 | 0.86 |
| Massachusetts | $38.18 | $79,420 | 17,810 | 1.01 |
| New Hampshire | $30.21 | $62,840 | 3,330 | 1.00 |
| New York | $37.86 | $78,750 | 40,130 | 0.85 |
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Vermont wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Vermont estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.