How Much Does a CNA Make in Vermont in 2026?
Typical pay for CNAs in Vermont, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Vermont · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical CNA in Vermont earns about $22.66 per hour ($47,130 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That is roughly 12% above the national figure of $42,260 a year, and Vermont ranks 8th among all 51 states and D.C. for CNA pay.
About 3,030 CNAs work across the state, a modest workforce that still commands wages well above the national line.
How much does a CNA make in Vermont?
CNA pay by career stage in Vermont
| Career stage | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $37,620$18.09 an hour | $33,940$16.32 an hour |
| First years | $40,850$19.64 an hour | $37,260$17.91 an hour |
| Typical CNA | $47,130$22.66 an hour | $42,260$20.32 an hour |
| Experienced | $48,940$23.53 an hour | $47,220$22.70 an hour |
| Top 10% | $59,600$28.66 an hour | $51,980$24.99 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
CNA pay growth in Vermont
Typical (median) annual wage for CNAs in Vermont · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2015, CNAs in Vermont earned about $27,310 a year. By 2025, that figure had climbed to $47,130, a 73% rise over the decade, well ahead of the 64% rise seen nationally over the same stretch.
For someone starting out now, that trend line has been pointing up for ten straight years running, gaining ground faster than the national pace. Nothing guarantees it continues, but the recent record favors steady growth.
CNA salary by city in Vermont
Pay for CNAs in Vermont runs fairly uniform across the state. Burlington and South Burlington, the two metro areas with reported figures, both post typical pay of about $48,190 a year ($23.17 an hour), with roughly 1,060 CNAs working across that metro area. These figures reflect the full metro area, not just the city center.
Cost of living plays into these numbers too; places with higher expenses tend to pay more just to keep pace.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Vermont | CNAs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington metro incl. South Burlington | $48,190 | $23.17 | +2% | 1,060 |
Each row is one BLS metro area; cities that share a metro share its figures · BLS OES May 2025 · Vermont typical pay $47,130
How Vermont compares with nearby states
Vermont's pay sits close to its neighbors. New York runs about 3% higher, at $48,590 a year, and New Hampshire comes in about 2% higher, at $47,870. Massachusetts pays about 1% less than Vermont's figure. A CNA licensed in one state can often test or transfer into a nearby one, so it helps to know how pay compares just across the border.
| State | Typical pay | Vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $47,130 | baseline |
| New York | $48,590 | +3% |
| New Hampshire | $47,870 | +2% |
| Massachusetts | $46,680 | -1% |
Bordering states, ranked by typical CNA pay · BLS OES May 2025
Is Vermont a good state for CNAs?
CNAs in Vermont earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $47,130 a year, 12% above the national figure and the 8th highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Vermont, about 10.0 are CNA positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 9.3. CNA jobs make up about the same share of the job market as they do across the country. Taken together, Vermont is one of the better-paying states for CNAs.
Summary
CNAs in Vermont typically earn $47,130 a year, up 73% since 2015 and running above the national figure. Anyone weighing the role can check the state registry page for certification requirements, and browse the city pages for a closer look at local pay in Burlington and elsewhere around the state.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNA make in Vermont?
- A typical CNA in Vermont earns about $22.66 an hour, or $47,130 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That runs about 12% above the national figure of $42,260 a year.
- How much does a CNA make an hour in Vermont?
- CNAs in Vermont typically earn about $22.66 an hour. Entry-level positions typically offer around $18.09 an hour, while experienced CNAs often earn upwards of $28.66 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for a CNA in Vermont?
- Entry-level CNAs in Vermont typically earn around $18.09 an hour, or about $37,620 a year. Pay rises quickly from there; CNAs a bit further along typically earn around $19.64 an hour, or about $40,850 a year.
- Which city in Vermont pays CNAs the most?
- Pay for CNAs is fairly uniform across Vermont. Burlington and South Burlington, the state's two listed metro areas, both post typical pay of about $48,190 a year, or $23.17 an hour, slightly above the statewide figure.
- Is CNA pay in Vermont higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Vermont's typical CNA pay of $47,130 a year runs about 12% above the national figure of $42,260. Vermont ranks 8th among all 51 states and D.C. for CNA pay.