How much does a lawyer make in Vermont?
$127,300a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Vermont. That is $61.21 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.21
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,510Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $336,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,510 | $41.11 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| Median | $127,300 | $61.21 | |
| 75th | $188,100 | $90.43 | |
| 90th | $336,500 | $161.75 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $125,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 27. Ohio | $131,000 |
| 28. Michigan | $130,500 |
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
| 33. Hawaii | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $61.21 ($127,300 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Vermont than the national average?
No: $127,300 against $159,700 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Vermont rank for lawyer pay?
Vermont ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Vermont pays lawyers the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $125,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.