Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Vermont
The median for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Vermont is $73,940 a year, somewhat above the national $64,370 (+15%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, New York and Massachusetts pay more (up to $94,840 in New York) and New Hampshire pays less (down to $71,140 in New Hampshire). Vermont employs 1,620 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, 5.32 per 1,000 jobs, the 47th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.33 means the occupation is more concentrated in Vermont than nationally.
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 | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,620 | 5.32 | 1.33 |
| Annual | $49,300 | $60,830 | $73,940 | $81,630 | $97,630 | $72,710 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 620,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $48,080 | $58,530 | $64,370 | $80,490 | $102,540 | $72,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 47th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.32
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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, 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 | * | $78,240 | $60,590 | $103,630 | 580 | 4.80 | 1.20 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | * | $64,000 | $49,130 | $94,770 | 510 | 5.65 | 1.42 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | * | $62,950 | $49,250 | $89,570 | 530 | 6.27 | 1.57 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | * | $73,940 | 1,620 | 1.33 |
| Massachusetts | * | $89,450 | 16,570 | 1.14 |
| New Hampshire | * | $71,140 | 3,120 | 1.15 |
| New York | * | $94,840 | 38,670 | 1.00 |
See the national page for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (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.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- 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.