Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant salary in Vermont

Physician Assistants in Vermont earn a median of $66.64 per hour, about $138,610 a year, 4% above the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $59.74 and $73.86 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Physician Assistant pay in Vermont: percentiles

LevelVermont per hourVermont per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$51.20$106,500$45.79
Lower quartile$59.74$124,260$54.70
Median$66.64$138,610$64.07
Upper quartile$73.86$153,630$77.00
Top 10%$82.88$172,390$87.60

Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Vermont

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Vermont medianAfter cost of living
Burlington-South Burlington, VT$67.87$141,1701802% above$67.23

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Physician Assistant pay in states next to Vermont

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Vermont
Massachusetts$66.39$138,090in line with Vermont
New Hampshire$66.02$137,3301% below Vermont
New York$73.39$152,65010% above Vermont

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Common questions

How much does a physician assistant make in Vermont?

The median is $66.64 per hour, about $138,610 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $51.20 and the top 10% earn over $82.88 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does Vermont rank for physician assistant pay?

Vermont ranks 12th of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • Springfield Hospital IncSpringfield, VT · 1 wage offer$75.00/ hr$75–$75
  • Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$104.30/ hr$94–$115
  • Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CA · 3 postings$103.69/ hr$75–$123
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