Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Vermont
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$41.12/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Vermont is $41.12 per hour. This is 23% lower than the US average of $50.77.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Vermont compared to National Averages
$41.12/hour
Vermont
23% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
What cities in Vermont pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Burlington, Vermont reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Burlington, Vermont also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Vermont average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Burlington, Vermont pays 17% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, Vermont | $34 | $46 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Vermont?
Only Hospice reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Vermont, averaging $40 per hour. Hospice also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Vermont average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Hospice earns 2% less.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice | $40 | $42 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Vermont compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by New York ($62) and New Jersey ($58). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Vermont average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Massachusetts pays 76% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $72 | $87 |
| New York | $62 | $75 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $51 |
| Maine | $46 | $50 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Vermont?
Only BAYADA Home Health Care reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Vermont average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — BAYADA Home Health Care pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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