How Much Does a Physician Assistant Make in Vermont in 2026?
Typical pay for Physician Assistants 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 Physician Assistant in Vermont earns about $72.35 per hour, or $150,490 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Spread across the year, that comes to roughly $12,541 a month. Calculated from the annual figure, weekly pay runs about $2,894.
That figure sits 11% above the national typical pay of $65.33 an hour, or $135,880 a year, according to the same wage data. Vermont ranks 9th among the 51 states and territories tracked for this occupation. About 410 Physician Assistants work in the state, a modest workforce that still supports pay above the national figure.
Physician Assistant pay in Vermont at a glance
- Physician Assistants in Vermont typically earn $72.35 an hour ($150,490 a year), per government wage data (May 2025).
- Vermont pay runs 11% above the national figure, ranking 9th among all 51 states and territories.
- Burlington pays the most, with typical Physician Assistant earnings of $163,560 a year.
- Entry-level pay starts around $112,460, while the top 10% of earners make over $186,960.
- Vermont's typical pay has risen 44% over the past decade, from 2015 to 2025.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a Physician Assistant make in Vermont?
Physician Assistant pay by career stage in Vermont
| Career stage | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $112,460$54.07 an hour | $99,380$47.78 an hour |
| First years | $131,400$63.17 an hour | $120,670$58.02 an hour |
| Typical Physician Assistant | $150,490$72.35 an hour | $135,880$65.33 an hour |
| Experienced | $166,050$79.83 an hour | $163,980$78.84 an hour |
| Top 10% | $186,960$89.89 an hour | $190,280$91.48 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
Physician Assistant pay by experience level in Vermont
Entry-level positions in Vermont typically offer around $54.07 an hour, or about $112,460 a year, for Physician Assistants just starting out. That is well below the state's typical pay of $150,490. Within a few years, most Physician Assistants see their pay move up toward that typical figure as they gain clinical experience and take on more responsibility.
Experienced Physician Assistants in Vermont often earn upwards of $79.83 to $89.89 an hour, with the top 10% of earners making over $186,960 a year. That is a spread of $74,500 between entry-level and top pay. The difference usually comes down to years of experience, practice setting, and which city a Physician Assistant works in.
Physician Assistant pay growth in Vermont
Typical (median) annual wage for Physician Assistants in Vermont · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Vermont's typical pay for Physician Assistants has climbed from $104,780 in 2015 to $150,490 in 2025, according to the latest government wage data. That is a gain of $45,710, or 44%, over the decade. The rise has been fairly steady, with pay climbing in nearly every year along the way.
Nationally, typical pay for Physician Assistants rose 38% over the same ten years, so Vermont's climb outpaced the national trend by six points. Pay has moved up steadily for Physician Assistants entering the field in Vermont, though nothing about that trend is guaranteed to continue at the same pace.
Physician Assistant salary by city in Vermont
Pay runs highest in the Burlington metro area, where Physician Assistants typically earn $163,560 a year, or $78.64 an hour, a figure covering the full Burlington metro area. That is about 9% above the statewide figure of $150,490. South Burlington, part of the same metro market, shows the same typical pay.
South Burlington is technically the lowest-paying city on record, but its typical pay matches Burlington exactly, for a city spread of $0. Burlington itself holds the largest Physician Assistant workforce in the state, with about 200 working there. With only two metro areas reported, pay for Physician Assistants is fairly uniform across Vermont, and higher pay there tends to track a higher cost of living.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Vermont | Physician Assistants employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington metro incl. South Burlington | $163,560 | $78.64 | +9% | 200 |
Each row is one BLS metro area; cities that share a metro share its figures · BLS OES May 2025 · Vermont typical pay $150,490
How Vermont compares with nearby states
Vermont's typical pay compares closely with its neighbors. New York pays somewhat more, at $160,880 a year, about 7% above Vermont's figure. New Hampshire is nearly identical, at $150,960, about even with Vermont. Massachusetts pays less, at $142,410, about 5% below Vermont. Physician Assistant licensure earned in one of these states can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.
| State | Typical pay | Vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $150,490 | baseline |
| New York | $160,880 | +7% |
| New Hampshire | $150,960 | 0% |
| Massachusetts | $142,410 | -5% |
Bordering states, ranked by typical Physician Assistant pay · BLS OES May 2025
Is Vermont a good state for Physician Assistants?
Physician Assistants in Vermont earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $150,490 a year, 11% above the national figure and the 9th highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Vermont, about 1.3 are Physician Assistant positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 1.0. That makes the local economy more reliant on Physician Assistants than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year. Taken together, Vermont is one of the better-paying states for Physician Assistants.
Summary
Physician Assistants in Vermont typically earn $150,490 a year, or $72.35 an hour, a figure that has climbed 44% over the past decade, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). For current licensing requirements, check Vermont's state licensing board or registry page. For a closer look at local pay, the Burlington city page breaks down figures for that metro area specifically.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Vermont?
- A typical Physician Assistant in Vermont earns about $72.35 an hour, or $150,490 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That is above the national typical pay of $135,880 a year, and Vermont ranks 9th among all states for this occupation.
- How much does a Physician Assistant make an hour in Vermont?
- Physician Assistants in Vermont typically earn $72.35 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Hourly pay ranges from about $54.07 for entry-level positions up to $89.89 an hour for the top 10% of earners.
- What is the starting pay for a Physician Assistant in Vermont?
- Entry-level Physician Assistants in Vermont typically start around $54.07 an hour, or about $112,460 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Pay tends to rise toward the state's typical figure of $150,490 a year within a few years of clinical experience.
- Which city in Vermont pays Physician Assistants the most?
- Burlington pays Physician Assistants the most in Vermont, with typical pay of $163,560 a year, about 9% above the statewide figure. South Burlington, part of the same metro market, shows identical pay, and with only two metro areas reported, pay for the occupation is fairly uniform across the state.
- Is Physician Assistant pay in Vermont higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Physician Assistants in Vermont typically earn $150,490 a year, about 11% above the national typical pay of $135,880, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Vermont ranks 9th among the 51 states and territories tracked for this occupation.