Vermont Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Vermont-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 12 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Vermont
Vermont's Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Specialty Manufacturing Drive Small-State Careers
Vermont's small population (the second-least populous state) and high cost of living shape a workforce tilted toward healthcare, public service, and specialty manufacturing. The University of Vermont Medical Center is by far the state's largest employer. Green Mountain Power is aggressively building out renewable energy, driving demand for electricians and solar installers. GlobalFoundries' semiconductor fab in Essex Junction is one of the largest private employers in the state. Vermont's strong environmental values support a notable clean-tech and sustainable agriculture sector.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $78,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Semiconductor Technician
- Median Salary
- $58,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +12.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $67,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Median Salary
- $52,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +22.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- Short-term certificate + OJT
Physical Therapist
- Median Salary
- $87,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +16.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3-year doctoral program (DPT)
Plumber
- Median Salary
- $67,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +8.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Vermont-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Vermont
Community College of Vermont (CCV)
Vermont's largest community college with 12 locations statewide. Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways in healthc...
Vermont Technical College (VTC / Vermont State University)
Vermont's premier applied technical college. Strong nursing and dental hygiene programs. Project-based curriculum with s...
Central Vermont Career Center
Serving Barre since 1969. 12 programs with experienced industry instructors. Strong industry partnerships for job placem...
Stafford Technical Center
Rutland-based tech center with 14 programs and 100+ employer partnerships. High graduate placement rates. Adult and high...
About Vermont's Job Market
Vermont's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.