Accountant salary in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area
The Northern Vermont nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $76,210 a year1 is 3.4% below the Vermont statewide median of $78,890, and 8.9% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #284 of 521. BLS counts about 1,020 people in this job here, 39% of the Vermont total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area against Vermont and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Vermont (Nonmetro) | $58,490 | $76,210 | $108,420 | |
| Vermont | $59,770 | $78,890 | $118,800 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area earns $65,520–$90,990. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $108,420, only 1.9 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $25,470 wide, against $30,910 across Vermont and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,490 | $4,874 | $28.12 | $75,471 |
| 25th percentile | $65,520 | $5,460 | $31.50 | $84,542 |
| Median | $76,210 | $6,351 | $36.64 | $98,335 |
| 75th percentile | $90,990 | $7,582 | $43.75 | $117,406 |
| 90th percentile | $108,420 | $9,035 | $52.12 | $139,897 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $10,690 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,780, or about $19,071 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area, and the Vermont statewide median of $78,890 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,125 to the $76,210 median and brings it to $98,335 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area, this one ranks #3 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($76,610) and recruiters ($74,770). Marketing Specialist is the highest at $76,920.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +0.9% | 230 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +0.5% | 280 | |
| Accountant | this role | 1,020 | |
| Recruiter | -1.9% | 360 | |
| Project Coordinator | -7.9% | 460 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #16 of the 17 roles we track in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area (-8.9%), between executive assistants (-8.6%) and project coordinators (-31.4%). The typical role here is at +1.8%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost less in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 13.9% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area, 11.1% across Vermont and 9.2% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Vermont
Across the 3 areas of Vermont with data for this job, the median runs from $75,280 in the Southern Vermont nonmetro area to $82,510 in Burlington-South Burlington, a gap of $7,230 a year. The one area in Vermont with more accountants, Burlington-South Burlington, VT ($82,510), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs the Northern Vermont nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | +8.3% | 1,040 | |
| Northern Vermont (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,020 | |
| Southern Vermont (Nonmetro) | -1.2% | 480 |
the Northern Vermont nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northern Vermont nonmetro area is #192 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Vermont, Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Topeka pay just above the Northern Vermont nonmetro area and Amarillo and Waco just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northern Vermont nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | +22.4% | 1,020 | jobs | |
| Appleton, WI | +5.4% | 1,020 | jobs | |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | +2.3% | 1,020 | jobs | |
| Topeka, KS | +0.1% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.1% | 5,670 | pay | |
| Northern Vermont (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,020 | ||
| Amarillo, TX | -0.0% | 1,070 | pay | |
| Waco, TX | -0.1% | 860 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Northern Vermont (Nonmetro)?
About $98,335 a year at the median, or $8,195 a month: $76,210 in pay plus about $22,125 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area?
The median was $76,210 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,490, the 90th $108,420, and the middle half earned $65,520 to $90,990.
Is the Northern Vermont nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of Vermont for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,210 against $78,890 statewide. The next area up in Vermont is Burlington-South Burlington at $82,510, the next down the Southern Vermont nonmetro area at $75,280.
How many accountants work in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 1,020 in the May 2025 survey. That is 39% of the Vermont total of 2,630. Only Burlington-South Burlington has more in Vermont.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Northern Vermont nonmetro area?
Yes: $1,440 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,210 and $74,770.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.