Nurse Practitioner Salary in Vermont: $134,740 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Vermont earn a median of $134,740 per year — $64.78 an hour — $2,440 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #16 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Vermont NPs earn between $108,510 and $167,610. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Vermont NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Vermont NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Vermont
The median NP in Vermont out-earns the median RN by $37,280 per year (38%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Vermont With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Vermont side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Vermont | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,740 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $64.78/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $108,510 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $157,000 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $167,610 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 700 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Vermont’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Vermont?
NPs in Vermont earn a median of $134,740 per year — $64.78 per hour — $2,440 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Vermont #16 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Vermont?
The median NP in Vermont earns $134,740 versus $97,460 for the median RN — a difference of $37,280 per year (38%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Vermont?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Vermont, the 10th percentile is $108,510 and the 25th percentile is $127,340. Most NPs move toward the $134,740 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Vermont?
700 nurse practitioners are employed in Vermont per the BLS May 2025 estimates.