Certifications & licenses in Vermont
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths for 28 professional credentials in VT. Data from BLS OEWS and primary state licensing sources.
What's different about Vermont
Licensing landscape in Vermont
To become a licensed cosmetologist in Vermont, individuals can choose between 1,500 hours of school training or a 2,000-hour apprenticeship under a licensed cosmetologist with at least five years of experience.
Vermont Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
As of an act passed in 2020, massage therapists in Vermont must register with the OPR, but they are not required to provide documentation of educational hours or pass an examination for this registration.
Office of Professional Regulation
Vermont's initial EMS personnel licensure is based on certification from the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) and affiliation with a Vermont-licensed EMS agency.
Vermont Department of Health
Metro concentration of certified careers
Cost-of-living adjusted earnings in Vermont
A $58,958 salary in Vermont has roughly the purchasing power of a $52,641 salary in a state with an average cost of living.
Regional comparison: Vermont vs. neighbors
| State | Median annual wage | vs VT |
|---|---|---|
| VT | $47,130 | — |
| NH | $47,870 | +2% vs VT |
| MA | $46,680 | -1% vs VT |
| NY | $48,590 | +3% vs VT |
| State | Required training hours | vs VT |
|---|---|---|
| VT | 0 (Registration only) | — |
| NH | 750 hours | +750 hours |
| MA | 650 hours | +650 hours |
| NY | 1000 hours | +1000 hours |
Healthcare in Vermont
14 paths| Career | License | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Required | $47,130 |
| Dental Assistant | Required | $52,760 |
| EMT | Required | $45,600 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Required | $69,930 |
| Medical Assistant | No | $47,250 |
| Medical Coder | No | $57,560 |
| Paramedic | Required | $60,360 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Required | $47,940 |
| Phlebotomist | No | $46,000 |
| Radiology Technologist | Required | $94,540 |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | Required | $97,460 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Required | $83,820 |
| Surgical Technologist | No | $60,660 |
| Dental Hygienist | Required | $97,470 |
Skilled Trades in Vermont
5 paths| Career | License | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| CDL Truck Driver | Required | $60,830 |
| Electrician | Required | $63,430 |
| HVAC Technician | Required | $62,150 |
| Plumber | Required | $62,170 |
| Welder | No | $60,890 |
Personal Care & Wellness in Vermont
4 paths| Career | License | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Trainer | No | $57,300 |
| Barber | Required | — |
| Cosmetologist | Required | $48,650 |
| Massage Therapist | No | — |
Professional & Business in Vermont
5 paths| Career | License | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant) | Required | $78,890 |
| Notary Public | Required | — |
| Paralegal | No | $67,160 |
| Insurance Agent | Required | $70,720 |
| Real Estate Agent | Required | — |