Registered Nurse salary in Vermont
Registered Nurses in Vermont earn a median of $40.94 per hour, about $85,150 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $38.45 and $50.05 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $40.94median pay per hour
- $85,150median pay per year
- 7,240registered nurses employed in Vermont
- #27of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Vermont: percentiles
| Level | Vermont per hour | Vermont per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.06 | $70,840 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $38.45 | $79,980 | $37.79 |
| Median | $40.94 | $85,150 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $50.05 | $104,100 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $56.40 | $117,310 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Vermont
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Vermont median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $40.70 | $84,660 | 3,060 | 1% below | $40.32 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Vermont
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | 20% above Vermont |
| New Hampshire | $46.55 | $96,830 | 14% above Vermont |
| New York | $50.77 | $105,600 | 24% above Vermont |
What employers are posting in Vermont
- 4roles with published pay
- $52.26median pay per hour
- $38–$66typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $52.26 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 4 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Vermont?
The median is $40.94 per hour, about $85,150 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $34.06 and the top 10% earn over $56.40 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does Vermont rank for registered nurse pay?
Vermont ranks 27th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationWhite River Junction, VT · 4 postings$52.26/ hr$38–$66
- University of Vermont Health Network - University of Vermont Medical CenterBurlington, VT · 2 wage offers$50.76/ hr$49–$53
- University of Vermont Health Network – University of Vermont Medical CenterBurlington, VT · 6 wage offers$43.55/ hr$39–$56
- The Rutland Regional Hospital, Inc.Rutland, VT · 3 wage offers$43.28/ hr$41–$54
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4 RN postings with published pay in Vermont, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Perioperative Register NursePermanent$79k–$138k/ year
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