Heavy Equipment Mechanics
High Pay, High Demand
Median Wage
$22 Average wage
Projected Openings
310 Current openings
Interests
Realistic - for practical people who like hands-on activities and building
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' pay a median wage of at least $22/hour and are expected to have at least 220 job openings in Vermont through 2028.
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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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HVAC Mechanics and Installers
High Pay, High Demand
Median Wage
$26 Average wage
Projected Openings
1110 Current openings
Interests
Realistic - for practical people who like hands-on activities and building
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
High Pay, High Demand
Median Wage
$25 Average wage
Projected Openings
660 Current openings
Interests
Realistic - for practical people who like hands-on activities and building