Marketing Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median marketing specialist in Vermont earned $74,880 a year in May 2025[1], 4.9% below the US median of $78,760. That puts Vermont at #19 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $50,700 | $74,880 | $110,230 | |
| United States | $43,390 | $78,760 | $155,480 |
The middle half of marketing specialists in Vermont earns $61,290–$89,990; the top tenth earns $110,230 or more, 2.2 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 $106,971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $90,250 | 230 | |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $94,010 | 410 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $80,500 | 200 |
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($76,920) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($73,000): $3,920 a year apart for the same job.
What a marketing specialist does
A marketing specialist plans and runs campaigns: email, social, content and paid ads, and measures what brings customers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +1.3% | |
| Florida | +0.8% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| Ohio | -2.8% | |
| Texas | -3.2% |
Questions
How much does a marketing specialist earn in Vermont?
The median was $74,880 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $61,290 to $89,990.
What does it cost to employ a marketing specialist in Vermont?
About $106,971 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 marketing specialists earn the most?
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $76,920 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131161.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.