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Vermont Women, Work, and Wages 2026 Report

by Jillian Scannell

Women, Work, & Wages 2026 Report

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Vermont Works for Women (VWW) in partnership with the Vermont Women’s Fund and the Vermont Commission on Women has launched the Vermont Women, Work, and Wages 2026 Report. Vermont women working full-time earn a median annual salary that is $6,800 less than their male counterparts. That is enough to feed a single mother with one child for almost 10 months.

In the 2026 report we invite you to delve into two key contributors to this disparity: occupational segregation and parenthood. Both men and women often overlook rewarding career paths that align with their passions and skills by sticking to gender-typical roles. Furthermore, research shows that while parenthood can boost men’s earnings, women’s wages often stagnate and labor force participation decreases. By addressing these challenges directly, we can foster a more equitable workforce that not only benefits individuals but also enhances our economy as a whole.

Expanding upon the 2025 Spotlight Report, the new more comprehensive report utilizes data from 2020-2025 to dissect the persistent gender wage gap, with a focus on occupational segregation, parenthood, and educational attainment. This report focuses on Vermonters of prime working age, 25-64 years old, working full-time year-round. 

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