Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median administrative assistant in Vermont earned $48,920 a year in May 2025[1], 2.9% above the US median of $47,540. That puts Vermont at #13 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $39,330 | $48,920 | $61,740 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Vermont earns $44,340–$56,620; the top tenth earns $61,740 or more, 1.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Vermont median that makes about $69,886 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Vermont
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $57,560 | 1,200 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $57,730 | 1,140 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $54,510 | 960 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($50,210) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,740): $2,470 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
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Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Vermont?
The median was $48,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $44,340 to $56,620.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Vermont?
About $69,886 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Vermont do administrative assistants earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $50,210 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.