Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Vermont compares
Vermont's median is $72,350, $14,800 (25.7%) above the U.S. median. It ranks 4th, one of the ten best-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $78,710 or more and the bottom 10% under $53,290. That range is narrower than the national one.
About 50 marine mechanics work in Vermont, 0.2% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Vermont has 1.2 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Vermont vs. United States
Vermont median $72,350
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Vermont annual | Vermont hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,290 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $61,700 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $72,350 | $34.78 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $74,530 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $78,710 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $68,940 | $33.14 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Vermont
How much does a marine mechanic make in Vermont?
The median is $72,350 a year, or $34.78 an hour (May 2025). The average is $68,940.
Is Vermont a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 4th of 50, 25.7% above the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Vermont?
About 50.