Financial Manager Salary in Vermont (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Financial Managers in Vermont, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Vermont Median
$128,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $166,570
State Rank
#44 of 51
1,790 employed here

How much does a Financial Manager make in Vermont?

A Financial Manager working in Vermont earns a median salary of $128,690 per year, or about $61.87 per hour. That is 23% below the national median of $166,570 for this occupation.

Within Vermont, entry-level pay starts around $81,230 while the top 10% make $220,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $100,480 and $172,530 a year.

Financial Manager salary range in Vermont

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,230$39.05
25th percentile (early career)$100,480$48.31
50th percentile (median)$128,690$61.87
75th percentile (experienced)$172,530$82.95
90th percentile (top earners)$220,750$106.13

How Vermont compares

Vermont ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories for Financial Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$219,880
2Massachusetts$206,760
3New Jersey$199,110
4District of Columbia$188,880
5Virginia$185,220

Working as a Financial Manager in Vermont

Nationally, about 842,000 people work as Financial Managers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Vermont pay ($128,690) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Financial Manager make in Vermont?
The median Financial Manager salary in Vermont is $128,690 per year, or about $61.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,230 at the entry level to $220,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Vermont pay compare to the national average?
Vermont pays Financial Managers about 23% less than the national median of $166,570. Vermont ranks 44th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Vermont a good state for Financial Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $128,690 a year. About 1,790 Financial Managers are employed in Vermont. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Vermont?
The highest-paying occupations in Vermont include Surgeon, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologist ($434,780), Neurologist ($434,730), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.