Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median paralegal in Vermont earned $67,160 a year in May 2025[1], 6.8% above the US median of $62,890. That puts Vermont at #10 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $48,650 | $67,160 | $87,390 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Vermont earns $58,530–$78,620; the top tenth earns $87,390 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 $95,943 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 | $79,090 | 300 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $77,850 | 160 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $78,620 | 190 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($71,160) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($65,390): $5,770 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
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Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Vermont?
The median was $67,160 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $58,530 to $78,620.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Vermont?
About $95,943 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 paralegals earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $71,160 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.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/
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