Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median executive assistant in Vermont earned $70,770 a year in May 2025[1], 7.6% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Vermont at #21 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $54,770 | $70,770 | $96,520 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Vermont earns $63,880–$80,450; the top tenth earns $96,520 or more, 1.8 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 $101,100 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Vermont
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $82,740 | 300 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $79,990 | 280 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $80,450 | 150 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($73,240) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($68,150): $5,090 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | +1.2% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| North Carolina | -0.9% | |
| Ohio | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Vermont?
The median was $70,770 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $63,880 to $80,450.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Vermont?
About $101,100 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 executive assistants earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $73,240 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.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.