Jobs in Vermont
Are you wondering: "What jobs are available in Vermont?" or “What career paths are the most promising in Vermont?”
Careers listed below flagged 'high-pay, high-demand' were determined by the J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation and the Vermont Department of Labor to be Vermont's most promising careers. They generally pay a median wage of at least $22.55/hour and are expected to have at least 500 job openings in Vermont over the next 10 years.
Use the filters to help you find a fit: you can sort by salary, education and training required, interest areas, and more.
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Data is from the J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation and the Vermont Department of Labor (see details here) and from O*NET.
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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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Projection information is based on available data from the Southern Vermont region only.
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