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The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs In Vermont for 2026
Reflecting on my high school days, I remember the joy of working at the local movie theater earning minimum wage, savoring free popcorn and enjoying movies. Back then, making $5.86 per hour felt like a win, but today, it’s hard to imagine living on such a low wage.
This nostalgia led me to explore which occupations in Vermont currently offer the lowest pay.
In our effort to complement previous research on the highest paying jobs in Vermont, we analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to pinpoint the lowest paying roles in the state as of 2026.
Our findings indicate that Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants hold the position of the lowest-paid workers in Vermont.
Here’s a glance at the 10 lowest paying jobs in Vermont:
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
- Pharmacy Aides
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops
- Cashiers
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
- Dishwashers
- Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- Bicycle Repairers
For detailed salary information and insights into these low-paying roles, continue reading or check out more about the job landscape in Vermont:
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- These Are The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Vermont
How We Determined the Lowest Paid Jobs in Vermont
We examined the latest BLS dataset covering job classifications in Vermont to identify those with the lowest wages. This data is periodically updated to reflect current trends and conditions in the labor market.
To further explore Vermont’s job market, check out:
Detailed List Of The Lowest Paying Jobs In Vermont
| Rank | Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locker Room, Coatroom, And Dressing Room Attendants | $24,160 |
| 2 | Pharmacy Aides | $24,320 |
| 3 | Laundry And Dry-Cleaning Workers | $24,790 |
| 4 | Baggage Porters And Bellhops | $24,970 |
| 5 | Cashiers | $25,330 |
| 6 | Automotive And Watercraft Service Attendants | $25,400 |
| 7 | Dishwashers | $25,410 |
| 8 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, And Coffee Shop | $25,490 |
| 9 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,760 |
| 10 | Bicycle Repairers | $25,930 |
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
