How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Vermont in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Vermont earns about $22.71 per hour, or $47,250 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $3,938 a month. On a weekly basis, calculated from the annual figure, pay comes to about $909. These figures describe the middle of the pay range across the state's clinics and hospitals.

Vermont pay runs 3% above the national figure of $45,690 a year, according to the same source. That places the state 16th among the 51 states and territories ranked for Medical Assistant pay. About 1,140 Medical Assistants work across Vermont, a modest workforce compared with the 817,870 counted nationwide. For a small state, that ranking reflects solid pay relative to its size.

Entry-level positions in Vermont typically offer around $19.51 an hour, or about $40,570 a year, for those just starting out as Medical Assistants. That's the pay typically seen among newcomers to the field. Within a few years of experience, pay tends to move up toward the typical figure of $47,250. Clinics often raise pay as new hires take on more responsibility and build clinical skills.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Vermont often earn upwards of $24.10 an hour, with many topping $50,130 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $58,420 a year. That leaves a spread of $17,850 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and which city a Medical Assistant works in all tend to separate the two ends of that range.

Vermont's Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. In 2015, typical pay stood at $33,990 a year; by 2025 it reached $47,250, according to the latest government wage data. That's a gain of $13,260, or 39%, over ten years. The rise has been fairly steady year over year, without sharp drops.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same decade, a faster pace than Vermont's climb. That gap doesn't erase Vermont's progress: pay for the profession has moved up substantially and now sits above the national figure. Someone starting out today enters a field where pay has trended upward for years, though nothing about the future is guaranteed.

Pay for Medical Assistants in Vermont is fairly uniform across the state. Burlington, the state's largest metro area for the profession, reports typical pay of $47,160 a year ($22.67 an hour); these figures cover the full Burlington metro area, not just the city center. South Burlington, part of the same metro area, reports identical pay. With only two metro areas tracked separately, Vermont doesn't show the wide city-to-city swings seen in larger states.

South Burlington is technically the lowest-paying metro area in the state data, though its figure matches Burlington's exactly, leaving a city spread of $0. Burlington also carries the largest Medical Assistant workforce, with about 580 professionals. That uniformity suggests cost of living plays a smaller role in Vermont than in states with sprawling metro areas and rural stretches. Pay differences elsewhere usually track how expensive it is to live nearby.

Vermont's Medical Assistant pay sits close to its neighbors, though slightly behind. Massachusetts pays the most among nearby states, at $49,460 a year, about 5% higher than Vermont. New Hampshire and New York both report around $48,000 a year, roughly 2% above Vermont's figure. None of the gaps are large. A Medical Assistant credential earned in Vermont can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state without starting over.

Medical Assistants in Vermont typically earn $47,250 a year, up 39% over the past decade from $33,990 in 2015. That pay sits slightly above the national figure and has grown steadily as the field has expanded. Anyone weighing a move into the profession should check Vermont's state licensing or registry page for current requirements, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before making a decision.