BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Vermont

$250,520 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$120.44 per hour

▼ 7.1% below U.S. average23rd of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$250,520per year
Median$175,070per year
Hourly$120.44per hour
10th – 90th percentile$108,300 – $428,080per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Vermont

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$108,300
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$138,160
  • 50th Percentile — Median$175,070
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$303,920
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$428,080

Half of Chief Executives in Vermont earn more than $175,070. The top 10% make $428,080 or more, while entry-level workers start around $108,300.

Chief Executives in Vermont: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Vermont ranks 23rd of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $250,520 per year (7.1% below the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 360 people work as Chief Executives in Vermont — 0.2% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.89: Chief Executives jobs are less concentrated in Vermont than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $108,300; the top 10% earn over $428,080.
  • Hourly equivalent: $120.44 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Vermont, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($163,210).

Chief Executives Job Market in Vermont

Key factors affecting compensation

Vermont's key industries are Healthcare, Tourism, Manufacturing, and its job market is rated moderate. Chief Executives here earn $250,520 on average, placing the state 23rd nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.08 (U.S. = 1.00), a Vermont salary of $250,520 is roughly equivalent to $231,963 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, California ($272,920), Nebraska ($264,120), Ohio ($254,170) are the closest alternatives for Chief Executives weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chief Executives salary in Vermont?

The average Chief Executives salary in Vermont is $250,520 per year (median $175,070), which is 7.1% below the national average of $269,630.

How does Vermont rank for Chief Executives pay?

Vermont ranks 23rd out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

How much do entry-level Chief Executives make in Vermont?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Vermont earn about $108,300 per year and the 25th percentile is $138,160.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Vermont?

About $120.44 per hour, based on the $250,520 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Vermont?

BLS counts 360 Chief Executives jobs in Vermont (OEWS May 2025).

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