What are the main factors that influence a HRO's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for HRO?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for HRO roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A HRO's salary?

A HRO's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,413 for beginners, reaching about $72,212 at mid-level, and approach $95,840 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a HRO?

HRO salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HRO roles are District of Columbia $60,363, California $60,134, Massachusetts $59,333. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

HRO Salary in Vermont

How much does a HRO make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a HRO in Vermont is $53,510 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a HRO's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,736
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,768 to $58,339
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,360

10% $46,360

50% (Median) $53,510

90% $62,736

HRO Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,339	$4,862	$1,122	$28
Average	$53,510	$4,459	$1,029	$26
25th Percentile	$49,768	$4,147	$957	$24

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Key Factors That Influence HRO Salaries

A HRO's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects HRO Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a HRO's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,413
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,504
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,212
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,226
Expert (over 8 years): $95,840

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Support Technician I	less than 1 year	$45,413
HRO	1-2 years	$52,504
Laboratory Support Technician III	2-4 years	$72,212
Laboratory Support Technician IV	5-8 years	$85,226
Laboratory Supervisor	over 8 years	$95,840

How Do HRO Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract HROs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,363.
California: $60,134.
Massachusetts: $59,333.

District of Columbia $60,363 California $60,134 Massachusetts $59,333 Washington $59,115 New Jersey $59,093 Alaska $59,017 Connecticut $58,264 New York $57,959

Hawaii $56,983 Rhode Island $56,525 Maryland $56,214 Minnesota $55,789 Colorado $55,626 Illinois $55,571 Oregon $55,364 Delaware $55,211

New Hampshire $55,115 Virginia $54,900 Pennsylvania $54,273 Nevada $53,957 North Dakota $53,854 Michigan $53,690 Wisconsin $53,630 Vermont $53,510

Texas $53,178 Maine $53,156 Arizona $53,123 Ohio $53,085 Georgia $52,583 Indiana $52,333 Wyoming $52,284 Utah $52,207

Iowa $52,174 Kansas $51,913 Louisiana $51,836 North Carolina $51,809 Missouri $51,798 Florida $51,586 Montana $51,471 Nebraska $51,362

Kentucky $51,302 South Carolina $51,084 Tennessee $50,948 Idaho $50,893 New Mexico $50,495 Oklahoma $50,408 Alabama $50,086 South Dakota $49,547

Arkansas $49,252 West Virginia $49,094 Mississippi $48,620

Top Paying Cities for HRO

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $54,772
Barre: $54,855
Cabot: $54,734

Adamant, VT $54,772

Barre, VT $54,855

Cabot, VT $54,734

Calais, VT $54,782

East Barre, VT $54,771

East Calais, VT $54,772

East Montpelier, VT $54,809

Eden, VT $54,736

Eden Mills, VT $54,687

Graniteville, VT $54,851

Hyde Park, VT $54,817

Johnson, VT $54,886

Lake Elmore, VT $54,756

Marshfield, VT $54,743

Moretown, VT $54,890

Morrisville, VT $54,884

Moscow, VT $54,911

Northfield, VT $54,823

Northfield Falls, VT $55,079

North Hyde Park, VT $54,813

North Montpelier, VT $54,758

Plainfield, VT $54,751

Roxbury, VT $54,658

South Barre, VT $54,918

Waterbury, VT $54,906

Stowe, VT $54,914

Waitsfield, VT $54,883

Warren, VT $54,780

Washington, VT $54,674

Waterbury Center, VT $54,904

Websterville, VT $54,843

Williamstown, VT $54,779

Wolcott, VT $54,749

Woodbury, VT $54,695

Worcester, VT $54,749

Rutland, VT $54,748

Belmont, VT $54,579

Benson, VT $54,578

Bomoseen, VT $54,664

Brandon, VT $54,705

Bridport, VT $54,711

Castleton, VT $54,675

Center Rutland, VT $54,712

Chittenden, VT $54,586

Cuttingsville, VT $54,567

Danby, VT $54,661

East Middlebury, VT $54,741

East Poultney, VT $54,667

East Wallingford, VT $54,607

Fair Haven, VT $54,627

Florence, VT $54,608

Forest Dale, VT $54,707

Gaysville, VT $54,360

Granville, VT $54,616

Hancock, VT $54,608

Hydeville, VT $54,671

Killington, VT $54,602

Middlebury, VT $54,825

Middletown Springs, VT $54,637

Mount Holly, VT $54,586

North Clarendon, VT $54,667

Orwell, VT $54,661

Pawlet, VT $54,680

Pittsfield, VT $54,633

Pittsford, VT $54,686

Poultney, VT $54,675

Proctor, VT $54,736

Ripton, VT $54,673

Rochester, VT $54,644

Rupert, VT $54,639

Salisbury, VT $54,726

Shoreham, VT $54,680

Stockbridge, VT $54,583

Wallingford, VT $54,612

Wells, VT $54,682

West Pawlet, VT $54,701

West Rupert, VT $54,688

West Rutland, VT $54,655

Whiting, VT $54,682

Saint Johnsbury, VT $54,741

Albany, VT $54,709

Barnet, VT $54,682

Barton, VT $54,703

Beebe Plain, VT $54,719

Concord, VT $54,631

Coventry, VT $54,783

Craftsbury, VT $54,725

Craftsbury Common, VT $54,728

Danville, VT $54,694

Derby, VT $54,719

Derby Line, VT $54,679

East Burke, VT $54,677

East Charleston, VT $54,682

East Hardwick, VT $54,712

East Haven, VT $54,558

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $54,740

Glover, VT $54,687

Granby, VT $54,490

Greensboro, VT $54,668

Greensboro Bend, VT $54,703

Hardwick, VT $54,764

Irasburg, VT $54,689

Island Pond, VT $54,600

Lowell, VT $54,671

Lower Waterford, VT $54,734

Lyndon, VT $54,724

Lyndon Center, VT $54,785

Lyndonville, VT $54,726

Morgan, VT $54,627

Newport, VT $54,752

Newport Center, VT $54,682

North Concord, VT $54,540

North Troy, VT $54,690

Orleans, VT $54,669

Passumpsic, VT $54,744

Peacham, VT $54,634

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $54,746

Sheffield, VT $54,649

Sutton, VT $54,644

Troy, VT $54,695

West Burke, VT $54,681

West Charleston, VT $54,655

West Danville, VT $54,698

Westfield, VT $54,654

West Glover, VT $54,692

Averill, VT $54,373

Beecher Falls, VT $54,726

Canaan, VT $54,590

Gilman, VT $54,830

Guildhall, VT $54,518

Lunenburg, VT $54,637

Norton, VT $54,482

North Bennington, VT $55,091

North Pownal, VT $55,202

Pownal, VT $55,233

White River Junction, VT $54,734

Ascutney, VT $54,759

Barnard, VT $54,609

Bethel, VT $54,643

Bradford, VT $54,700

Bridgewater, VT $54,665

Bridgewater Corners, VT $54,557

Brookfield, VT $54,697

Brownsville, VT $54,667

Chelsea, VT $54,665

Corinth, VT $54,650

East Corinth, VT $54,673

East Randolph, VT $54,683

East Ryegate, VT $54,636

East Thetford, VT $54,704

Fairlee, VT $54,645

Groton, VT $54,659

Hartford, VT $54,876

Hartland, VT $54,684

Hartland Four Corners, VT $54,682

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $54,822

Newbury, VT $54,653

North Hartland, VT $54,723

North Pomfret, VT $54,629

North Thetford, VT $54,703

Norwich, VT $54,692

Plymouth, VT $54,518

Post Mills, VT $54,691

Quechee, VT $54,747

Randolph, VT $54,737

Randolph Center, VT $54,710

Reading, VT $54,563

Sharon, VT $54,642

South Pomfret, VT $54,590

South Royalton, VT $54,658

South Ryegate, VT $54,669

South Strafford, VT $54,655

South Woodstock, VT $54,577

Strafford, VT $54,608

Taftsville, VT $54,752

Thetford, VT $54,704

Thetford Center, VT $54,646

Topsham, VT $54,630

Tunbridge, VT $54,640

Vershire, VT $54,615

Wells River, VT $54,673

West Fairlee, VT $54,773

West Hartford, VT $54,630

West Newbury, VT $54,651

West Topsham, VT $54,674

Wilder, VT $54,879

Windsor, VT $54,706

Woodstock, VT $54,639

Bellows Falls, VT $54,839

Cambridgeport, VT $54,776

Cavendish, VT $54,594

Chester, VT $54,649

Chester Depot, VT $54,629

Grafton, VT $54,607

Londonderry, VT $54,705

Ludlow, VT $54,622

North Springfield, VT $54,813

Perkinsville, VT $54,664

Peru, VT $54,648

Proctorsville, VT $54,603

Saxtons River, VT $54,827

South Londonderry, VT $54,739

Springfield, VT $54,786

Westminster, VT $54,838

Westminster Station, VT $54,842

Weston, VT $54,592

Shaftsbury, VT $55,025

Brattleboro, VT $54,951

Bondville, VT $54,723

East Dover, VT $54,834

Jacksonville, VT $54,972

Jamaica, VT $54,724

Marlboro, VT $55,223

Newfane, VT $54,798

Putney, VT $54,787

Readsboro, VT $55,229

South Newfane, VT $54,818

Stamford, VT $55,189

Townshend, VT $54,749

Vernon, VT $55,119

Wardsboro, VT $54,789

West Dover, VT $54,879

West Dummerston, VT $54,812

West Halifax, VT $54,897

West Townshend, VT $54,675

West Wardsboro, VT $54,676

Whitingham, VT $54,953

Williamsville, VT $54,812

Wilmington, VT $54,920

Burlington, VT $55,069

South Burlington, VT $55,066

Winooski, VT $55,069

Colchester, VT $55,069

Alburgh, VT $54,795

Bakersfield, VT $54,876

Belvidere Center, VT $54,677

Bristol, VT $54,887

Cambridge, VT $54,953

Charlotte, VT $54,995

East Berkshire, VT $54,823

East Fairfield, VT $54,905

Enosburg Falls, VT $54,753

Essex, VT $55,027

Essex Junction, VT $55,031

Fairfax, VT $54,957

Fairfield, VT $54,904

Ferrisburgh, VT $54,934

Franklin, VT $54,757

Grand Isle, VT $54,962

Highgate Center, VT $54,803

Highgate Springs, VT $54,831

Hinesburg, VT $54,994

Huntington, VT $54,952

Isle La Motte, VT $54,863

Jeffersonville, VT $54,916

Jericho, VT $54,982

Jonesville, VT $54,993

Milton, VT $55,008

Monkton, VT $54,949

Montgomery, VT $54,753

Montgomery Center, VT $54,687

New Haven, VT $54,881

North Ferrisburgh, VT $54,958

North Hero, VT $54,904

Richford, VT $54,744

Richmond, VT $54,988

Saint Albans, VT $54,928

Saint Albans Bay, VT $54,921

Shelburne, VT $55,045

Sheldon, VT $54,863

Sheldon Springs, VT $54,997

South Hero, VT $55,012

Starksboro, VT $54,920

Swanton, VT $54,853

Underhill, VT $54,969

Underhill Center, VT $54,971

Vergennes, VT $54,864

Waterville, VT $54,882

Westford, VT $54,996

Williston, VT $55,038

Montpelier, VT $54,846

Bennington, VT $55,131

Arlington, VT $54,937

Dorset, VT $54,723

East Arlington, VT $54,703

East Dorset, VT $54,724

Manchester, VT $54,872

Manchester Center, VT $54,836

HRO Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For HRO roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, HRO positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view HRO as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a HRO

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$64,212	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$61,537	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$59,931	$29.0	12%
Financial Services	$59,931	$29.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$58,861	$28.0	10%

HRO Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a HRO's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$49,768

Average $53,510/year

$58,339

$4,147

Average $4,459/month

$4,862

$957

Average $1,029/week

$1,122

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,339	$4,862	$1,122	$28
Average	$53,510	$4,459	$1,029	$26
25th Percentile	$49,768	$4,147	$957	$24

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