Wages in the State of Vermont Lag Behind Wages in the United States

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The average total wages in all industries in Vermont when analyzed can be described as relatively low when compared to other 2nd quarter of 2006 States wages throughout the nation. The average pay is less than the wages in United States of $40,259.

The counties in the State of Vermont in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $39,145 in Chittenden County to a low of a $24,976 in Grand Isle County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the Vermont
Total Industry Wages

1. Chittenden County ($39,145)
2. Windham County ($33,799)
3. Addison County ($33,177)
4. Washington County ($32,282)
5. Rutland County ($31,698)
6. Windsor County ($30,911)
7. Bennington County ($30,614)
8. Franklin County ($30,181)
9. Caledonia County ($29,389)
10. Essex County ($28,519)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.