Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median sales development representative in Vermont earned $77,530 a year in May 2025[1], 10.8% above the US median of $69,990. That puts Vermont at #8 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $47,290 | $77,530 | $148,470 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Vermont earns $61,440–$97,890; the top tenth earns $148,470 or more, 3.1 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 $110,757 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 | $101,860 | 500 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $85,730 | 280 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $99,360 | 320 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($79,680) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($75,960): $3,720 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | +2.9% | |
| New Jersey | +2.2% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| Connecticut | -0.8% | |
| District of Columbia | -1.0% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Vermont?
The median was $77,530 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $61,440 to $97,890.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Vermont?
About $110,757 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 sales development representatives earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $79,680 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.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.