Vermont Teacher Salary

Average and starting teacher pay in Vermont for 2024-25, ranked among all states.

Vermont teacher salary at a glance

In 2024-25 the average public school teacher in Vermont earned $71,871, according to NEA. That ranks 20th among the 50 states and D.C. and is $2,624 below the national average of $74,495. A year earlier the average was $69,555, so pay changed by 3.3%.

New teachers start lower. NEA's benchmark report puts the starting salary in Vermont at $46,963, which ranks 28th of 51. The national average starting salary is $48,112.

VermontUnited States
Average salary 2024-25$71,871$74,495
Average salary 2023-24$69,555$71,985
Starting salary 2024-25$46,963$48,112
Average salary rank20 of 51
Starting salary rank28 of 51

States close to Vermont in the ranking

Utah (18th, $72,882), Colorado (19th, $72,781), Georgia (21st, $71,524), Michigan (22nd, $71,023). See all states ranked or compare Vermont with another state.

Average salary covers all public school teachers and is what NEA reports for 2024-25. Starting salary is the pay at the bottom of a bachelor's-degree salary schedule, as collected in NEA's benchmark report. Salary figures do not include benefits and are not adjusted for cost of living. Source: NEA, Rankings of the States 2025 and Estimates of School Statistics 2026 (average salary, Table B-6, April 2026) and NEA, 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (starting salary, April 2026). Ranks are among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reviewed 2026-10-03.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average teacher salary in Vermont?

NEA reports an average public school teacher salary of $71,871 in Vermont for 2024-25, which ranks 20th of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.).

What is the starting teacher salary in Vermont?

NEA's benchmark report lists a starting salary of $46,963 in Vermont for 2024-25, ranking 28th of 51.

How does Vermont compare with the national average?

The national average teacher salary is $74,495. Vermont is $2,624 below it. For starting pay, the national average is $48,112 and Vermont is $1,149 below.

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