Virtual Receptionist salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median virtual receptionist in Vermont earned $38,370 a year in May 2025[1], 0.9% above the US median of $38,010. That puts Vermont at #17 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4171. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $30,830 | $38,370 | $46,810 | |
| United States | $28,760 | $38,010 | $49,950 |
The middle half of virtual receptionists in Vermont earns $35,090–$42,320; the top tenth earns $46,810 or more, 1.5 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 $54,814 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 | $43,770 | 270 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $41,600 | 440 | |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $42,320 | 440 |
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($39,200) and Burlington-South Burlington, VT the least ($37,400): $1,800 a year apart for the same job.
What a virtual receptionist does
A virtual receptionist answers calls, chats and web enquiries for the business, books appointments and routes messages, so no lead or client is left waiting.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | +3.0% | |
| Arizona | +0.9% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| South Dakota | -0.2% | |
| New Hampshire | -0.5% |
Questions
How much does a virtual receptionist earn in Vermont?
The median was $38,370 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,090 to $42,320.
What does it cost to employ a virtual receptionist in Vermont?
About $54,814 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 virtual receptionists earn the most?
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $39,200 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4171: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434171.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.