Pension Plans in Vermont, Ranked by Health Score
Vermont has 2 pension plans covering 49,000 participants. The average funding ratio is 61.3%, ranking #42 among all states. 2 plans are underfunded.
Vermont has 2 pension plans in our dataset, ranked below by the LakeQuality pension-health composite. The score combines current funding ratio (50%), multi-year funding trend (30%), and PBGC risk classification (20%) into a 0-100 grade.
Top-of-list plans usually combine funded ratios at or above 90% with stable multi-year trajectories and low PBGC risk. Public-sector teacher and employee retirement systems dominate the top rankings in many states because their large asset bases support institutional investment management. Each plan below links to its full profile — multi-year funding history, participant demographics, sponsor financials where available, and the underlying factors driving the composite grade.
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Total Plans
49,000
Participants
61.3%
Avg Funding
$4.6B
Total Assets
| # | Plan Name | Participants | Funding Ratio | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont State Teachers Retirement System | 27,000 | 54.8% | C |
| 2 | Vermont State Employees Retirement System | 22,000 | 67.9% | B |
Frequently Asked Questions
Vermont has 2 pension plans covering 49,000 participants, with combined assets of $4.6B against $7.5B in liabilities.
The average funding ratio across Vermont pension plans is 61.3%. 2 of 2 plans (100%) are considered underfunded.
Vermont State Teachers Retirement System is the top-rated plan in Vermont with a funding ratio of 54.8% and a Pension Health Grade of C.
Plans ranked by Pension Health Score: 50% funding ratio, 30% 3-year funding trend, 20% PBGC risk level.