Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Vermont

28 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Vermont.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Survey Researchers	—	—	50
Epidemiologists	—	—	40
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$102,190	$109,650	30
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$85,620	$87,930	180
Hydrologists	$82,450	$84,480	—
Urban and Regional Planners	$82,230	$78,270	140
Chemists	$81,460	$91,110	90
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$79,550	$97,220	160
School Psychologists	$78,260	$79,740	200
Psychologists, All Other	$76,490	$85,670	100
Foresters	$76,360	$74,880	100
Biological Scientists, All Other	$76,340	$81,130	90
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$75,370	$77,050	70
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$74,990	$81,250	150
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$69,330	$72,320	440
Forensic Science Technicians	$67,750	$71,560	30
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$67,410	$92,960	110
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$63,960	$63,540	110
Soil and Plant Scientists	$62,300	$68,810	—
Conservation Scientists	$61,880	$66,360	120
Chemical Technicians	$60,930	$62,680	140
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$56,160	$60,000	100
Food Science Technicians	$49,970	$52,240	40
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$49,350	$51,900	40
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$48,510	$53,010	70
Biological Technicians	$48,420	$52,120	190
Social Science Research Assistants	$44,940	$46,130	40
Agricultural Technicians	$39,940	$44,350	—