Vermont Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 0 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The Vermont electrician labor market
Vermont is a small, high-cost, clean-energy-leaning electrician market where healthcare, higher education, and grid work sustain a compact workforce. Burlington's hospital and university construction provides the steadiest volume; the ski-resort corridor (Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush) generates hospitality and high-end residential electrical work; and Green Mountain Power's aggressive renewable-integration and battery programs employ utility electricians on continuous modernization. Manufacturing is limited but specialized (semiconductor-adjacent suppliers, precision shops). Licensing is state-level (journeyman, master) with consistent enforcement — portable statewide. Union density is modest outside Burlington public work (statewide Local 300 out of Montpelier anchors the organized presence alongside shared New England utility locals); state prevailing wage is narrow. No sales-tax advantage to offset high property costs; living expenses run above the rural norm. Workforce dynamics are defined by scarcity at small scale: few apprentices, steady retirements, and contractors who know every licensed hand by name — rates stay firm because supply cannot flex. Data centers are essentially absent. For electricians, hospital/institutional and utility modernization tickets lead; resort-corridor residential service work offers lifestyle-attached stability for those who can afford the housing.
No trade in Vermont has 5 or more disclosed-pay postings yet — check back as coverage grows.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in Vermont?
Based on 0 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in Vermont is $0.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $30.49/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Vermont?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Vermont. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $0.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Vermont?
Among employers with repeated postings in Vermont, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Vermont electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Vermont for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Vermont?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Vermont prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Vermont right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 0 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in Vermont. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.