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Highest paying jobs in Vermont after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Vermont, other surgeon pays most: $438,530 a year, and a single filer keeps about $270,079 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Vermont tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Vermont paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Vermont?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Vermont after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Other Surgeon	$438,530	$270,079
2	Anesthesiologist	$434,780	$268,062
3	Neurologist	$434,730	$268,035
4	Emergency Medicine Physician	$430,820	$265,932
5	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$418,760	$259,445
6	Other Physician	$343,050	$218,721
7	Psychiatrist	$302,770	$197,054
8	Nurse Anesthetist	$283,060	$186,452
9	Ophthalmologist	$258,910	$172,939
10	Family Medicine Physician	$239,340	$161,600
11	Internal Medicine Physician	$228,670	$155,418
12	General Pediatrician	$215,350	$147,498
13	General Dentist	$204,960	$140,647
14	Judge and Magistrate	$194,170	$133,480
15	Pathologist	$188,250	$129,523
16	Chief Executive	$175,070	$121,298
17	Engineering Manager	$157,710	$110,771
18	Nurse Midwive	$151,030	$106,720
19	Physician Assistant	$150,490	$106,393
20	Aerospace Engineer	$144,400	$102,700
21	Sales Manager	$138,650	$99,213
22	IT Manager	$138,460	$99,098
23	Commercial Pilot	$137,810	$98,704
24	Optometrist	$137,290	$98,388
25	Pharmacist	$136,270	$97,770

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Vermont: Orthopedic Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Vermont: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Other Surgeon	$438,530	$270,079	160
Anesthesiologist	$434,780	$268,062	90
Neurologist	$434,730	$268,035	40
Emergency Medicine Physician	$430,820	$265,932	130
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$418,760	$259,445	90
Other Physician	$343,050	$218,721	440
Psychiatrist	$302,770	$197,054	80
Nurse Anesthetist	$283,060	$186,452	40
Ophthalmologist	$258,910	$172,939	30
Family Medicine Physician	$239,340	$161,600	240
Internal Medicine Physician	$228,670	$155,418	180
General Pediatrician	$215,350	$147,498	130
General Dentist	$204,960	$140,647	240
Judge and Magistrate	$194,170	$133,480	80
Pathologist	$188,250	$129,523	–
Chief Executive	$175,070	$121,298	360
Engineering Manager	$157,710	$110,771	350
Nurse Midwive	$151,030	$106,720	60
Physician Assistant	$150,490	$106,393	410
Aerospace Engineer	$144,400	$102,700	100
Sales Manager	$138,650	$99,213	930
IT Manager	$138,460	$99,098	1,100
Commercial Pilot	$137,810	$98,704	40
Optometrist	$137,290	$98,388	90
Pharmacist	$136,270	$97,770	530
Purchasing Manager	$135,720	$97,434	90
Economics Professor	$134,850	$96,898	80
Nurse Practitioner	$134,740	$96,830	700
Human Resources Manager	$132,050	$95,172	360
Veterinarian	$131,820	$95,031	280
Natural Sciences Manager	$131,290	$94,704	290
Art Director	$129,260	$93,453	80
Fundraising Manager	$129,170	$93,397	180
Financial Manager	$128,690	$93,101	1,790
Health Services Manager	$128,690	$93,101	860
Lawyer	$127,310	$92,251	1,330
Data Scientist	$127,070	$92,103	200
Other Engineer	$126,550	$91,782	390
Other Manager	$125,440	$91,098	1,060
Software Developer	$125,280	$90,999	1,740
Training and Development Manager	$124,990	$90,821	–
Sales Engineer	$116,790	$85,666	–
Industrial Production Manager	$114,150	$83,986	480
Other Computer Occupation	$111,530	$82,318	1,320
Electrical Engineer	$111,310	$82,178	820
Computer Network Architect	$110,930	$81,937	130
Personal Financial Advisor	$110,020	$81,357	520
Information Security Analyst	$109,750	$81,186	220
Air Traffic Controller	$109,140	$80,797	30
Power Line Installer	$108,520	$80,403	270
Geography Professor	$107,790	$79,938	40
Management Analyst	$107,520	$79,766	730
Health Specialties Professor	$107,500	$79,754	1,170
Political Science Professor	$107,490	$79,747	80
Mechanical Engineer	$107,330	$79,645	530
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$106,680	$79,232	60
Detective	$106,330	$79,009	190
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$105,640	$78,570	30
K-12 Education Administrator	$105,350	$78,385	1,000
College Administrator	$104,450	$77,813	550
Database Administrator	$104,230	$77,673	120
Engineering Professor	$104,110	$77,596	90
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$104,100	$77,590	140
Construction Manager	$103,450	$77,176	930
MRI Technologist	$103,070	$76,934	60
Industrial Engineer	$103,010	$76,896	440
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$102,600	$76,635	80
Environmental Science Professor	$102,580	$76,623	100
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$101,850	$76,158	390
Audiologist	$101,730	$76,082	–
Business Professor	$101,170	$75,725	110
Radiation Therapist	$101,060	$75,655	50
Computer Systems Analyst	$99,610	$74,732	590
Other Personal Service Manager	$99,570	$74,707	30
Police Supervisor	$99,280	$74,522	210
Financial and Investment Analyst	$99,090	$74,402	230
General and Operations Manager	$98,640	$74,115	8,000
Physics Professor	$98,390	$73,956	50
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$97,980	$73,695	180
Physical Therapist	$97,970	$73,689	760
Dental Hygienist	$97,470	$73,371	560
Registered Nurse	$97,460	$73,364	7,410
Administrative Services Manager	$97,040	$73,097	430
Technical Sales Representative	$95,900	$72,371	410
Civil Engineer	$95,600	$72,181	770
Computer Science Professor	$94,930	$71,754	110
Radiologic Technologist	$94,540	$71,506	470
Writer and Author	$94,430	$71,436	110
Budget Analyst	$93,430	$70,800	90
Occupational Therapist	$93,340	$70,742	320
Environmental Engineer	$92,580	$70,259	110
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$92,320	$70,093	270
Compliance Officer	$90,420	$68,884	1,960
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$89,890	$68,547	120
Operations Research Analyst	$89,790	$68,483	170
Computer Programmer	$89,560	$68,337	170
Facilities Manager	$88,710	$67,796	500
Loan Officer	$88,710	$67,796	350
Financial Services Sales Agent	$88,280	$67,522	240
Technical Writer	$87,860	$67,255	60
Sociology Professor	$87,620	$67,102	40
Occupational Safety Specialist	$87,210	$66,841	170
Geoscientist	$87,070	$66,752	–
English Professor	$86,870	$66,625	170
Electronics Engineer	$86,180	$66,186	70
Hydrologist	$86,140	$66,160	50
Chemist	$86,120	$66,147	80
Network and Systems Administrator	$86,020	$66,084	560
Labor Relations Specialist	$85,870	$65,988	120
Commercial Diver	$85,780	$65,931	80
Other Education Administrator	$85,100	$65,498	270
Mathematical Science Professor	$84,860	$65,346	170
Urban and Regional Planner	$84,750	$65,276	100
Web Developer	$84,550	$65,148	70
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$83,970	$64,779	280
Other Social Sciences Professor	$83,870	$64,716	50
Probation Officer	$83,820	$64,684	190
Respiratory Therapist	$83,820	$64,684	210
History Professor	$83,750	$64,639	80
Other Treating Practitioner	$83,740	$64,633	70
Logistician	$83,560	$64,518	260
Clinical Psychologist	$83,270	$64,334	190
Firefighting Supervisor	$83,250	$64,321	90
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$83,050	$64,194	630
School Psychologist	$82,820	$64,047	180
Construction Supervisor	$82,490	$63,837	1,010
Architect	$82,400	$63,780	320
Biological Science Professor	$82,230	$63,672	170
Statistician	$82,210	$63,659	–
Speech-Language Pathologist	$82,090	$63,583	430
Control and Valve Installer	$82,010	$63,532	40
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$81,850	$63,430	200
Telecom Equipment Installer	$81,800	$63,398	310
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$81,700	$63,335	60
Lodging Manager	$81,440	$63,169	210
Cost Estimator	$81,390	$63,137	320
Healthcare Social Worker	$81,140	$62,978	250
Psychology Professor	$81,100	$62,953	100
Other Psychologist	$81,080	$62,940	80
Project Management Specialist	$80,800	$62,762	1,190
Social and Community Service Manager	$80,760	$62,736	1,200
Forester	$80,750	$62,730	80
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$80,690	$62,692	120
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$79,620	$62,011	70
Fashion Designer	$79,610	$62,004	60
Other Social Scientist	$79,450	$61,903	110
High School Special Education Teacher	$79,360	$61,845	660
High School Vocational Teacher	$79,220	$61,756	220
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$79,000	$61,616	70
Accountant and Auditor	$78,890	$61,546	2,630
Clinical Lab Technologist	$78,680	$61,413	460
Chemistry Professor	$78,560	$61,336	90
Instructional Coordinator	$78,360	$61,209	730
Power Plant Operator	$78,240	$61,133	140
Brokerage Clerk	$78,200	$61,107	30
Security Supervisor	$78,110	$61,050	60
Education Professor	$78,100	$61,044	170
Insurance Underwriter	$77,990	$60,974	210
CNC Programmer	$77,980	$60,967	140
Other Biological Scientist	$77,960	$60,954	90
Calibration Technician	$77,950	$60,948	30
Food Service Manager	$77,910	$60,923	500
Human Resources Specialist	$77,800	$60,853	1,270
Training and Development Specialist	$77,800	$60,853	750
Services Sales Representative	$77,530	$60,681	1,130
Environmental Scientist	$77,460	$60,636	490
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$77,450	$60,630	160
Real Estate Broker	$76,920	$60,293	80
Wholesale Sales Representative	$76,840	$60,242	1,890
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$76,580	$60,076	170
Surveyor	$76,450	$59,993	–
Aircraft Mechanic	$76,370	$59,943	160
High School Teacher	$76,220	$59,847	2,450
Communications Professor	$76,120	$59,783	60
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$76,030	$59,726	170
Production Supervisor	$75,540	$59,414	1,000
Other Financial Specialist	$75,270	$59,243	230
Fish and Game Warden	$74,940	$59,032	40
Market Research Analyst	$74,880	$58,994	860
Electrical Engineering Technician	$74,760	$58,918	300
Financial Examiner	$74,680	$58,867	170
Event Planner	$74,310	$58,632	430
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$74,200	$58,562	770
Forensic Science Technician	$74,110	$58,504	30
Civil Engineering Technician	$74,100	$58,498	200
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$74,000	$58,434	110
Middle School Teacher	$73,940	$58,396	1,620
Mental Health Social Worker	$73,210	$57,932	320
Health Information Technologist	$73,130	$57,881	80
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$73,110	$57,868	470
Other Social Worker	$73,070	$57,842	110
Mechanical Drafter	$73,040	$57,823	70
Crane and Tower Operator	$72,760	$57,645	170
Fundraiser	$72,530	$57,499	510
Industrial Engineering Technician	$72,410	$57,422	110
Network Support Specialist	$72,400	$57,416	120
Motorboat Mechanic	$72,350	$57,384	50
Other Business Operations Specialist	$71,710	$56,977	2,440
Physical Therapist Assistant	$71,600	$56,907	100
Credit Analyst	$71,220	$56,665	90
Executive Assistant	$70,770	$56,379	770
Insurance Sales Agent	$70,720	$56,347	730
Conservation Scientist	$70,130	$55,971	100
Licensed Practical Nurse	$69,930	$55,844	1,130
Landscape Architect	$69,740	$55,723	–
Cardiovascular Technologist	$69,620	$55,647	50
Tool and Die Maker	$69,300	$55,443	140
Police Officer	$68,910	$55,195	1,020
Office Supervisor	$68,790	$55,119	1,710
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$68,630	$55,017	40
Stationary Engineer	$68,400	$54,870	70
Health Education Specialist	$68,140	$54,705	180
Private Detective and Investigator	$67,910	$54,559	90
Child and Family Social Worker	$67,340	$54,196	640
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$67,160	$54,081	660
Editor	$66,860	$53,890	240
Landscaping Supervisor	$66,810	$53,859	160
Nursing Professor	$66,660	$53,763	–
Construction Inspector	$66,580	$53,712	120
Medical Scientist	$66,500	$53,661	110
Rolling Machine Operator	$66,240	$53,470	40
Other Legal Support Worker	$66,100	$53,367	70
Public Relations Specialist	$66,060	$53,337	1,260
Stonemason	$65,950	$53,256	80
Graphic Designer	$65,690	$53,065	410
Chemical Technician	$65,560	$52,969	150
Transportation Security Screener	$65,460	$52,895	80
Chef and Head Cook	$65,440	$52,881	610
Quarry Rock Splitter	$65,420	$52,866	–
Etcher and Engraver	$65,380	$52,837	40
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$65,330	$52,800	1,010
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$65,000	$52,557	50
Clergy	$64,950	$52,520	50
School and Career Counselor	$64,570	$52,240	1,120
Millwright	$64,180	$51,953	60
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$64,020	$51,835	350
Ship Captain and Mate	$64,020	$51,835	40
Interior Designer	$63,870	$51,725	110
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$63,640	$51,550	320
Agricultural Inspector	$63,630	$51,542	60
Other Science Technician	$63,460	$51,412	160
Electrician	$63,430	$51,389	1,270
Recreational Therapist	$63,380	$51,350	40
Kindergarten Teacher	$63,280	$51,273	250
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$63,220	$51,227	190
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$63,180	$51,196	700
Film and Video Editor	$63,080	$51,119	100
Elementary School Teacher	$63,070	$51,112	3,610
IT Support Specialist	$63,030	$51,081	1,630
Athletic Trainer	$62,910	$50,989	140
Farm and Home Management Educator	$62,830	$50,927	50
Property and Real Estate Manager	$62,810	$50,912	560
Marriage and Family Therapist	$62,780	$50,889	–
Machinist	$62,680	$50,812	220
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$62,500	$50,673	70
Interpreter and Translator	$62,450	$50,635	80
Vocational Instructor	$62,450	$50,635	210
Carpenter	$62,400	$50,597	3,080
Librarian	$62,360	$50,566	600
Plumber	$62,170	$50,420	980
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$62,170	$50,420	430
HVAC Technician	$62,150	$50,404	970
Telecom Line Installer	$61,970	$50,266	310
Occupational Safety Technician	$61,960	$50,258	80
Mental Health Counselor	$61,810	$50,143	1,120
Earth Driller	$61,420	$49,843	70
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$61,160	$49,643	270
Postal Service Clerk	$61,050	$49,559	400
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$61,000	$49,520	230
Food Science Technician	$60,980	$49,505	50
Welder	$60,890	$49,435	340
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$60,830	$49,389	3,560
Medical Equipment Repairer	$60,680	$49,274	70
Surgical Technologist	$60,660	$49,259	140
Production and Planning Clerk	$60,560	$49,182	430
Travel Agent	$60,560	$49,182	120
Transportation Supervisor	$60,410	$49,066	910
Glazier	$60,390	$49,051	110
Paramedic	$60,360	$49,028	190
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$60,080	$48,813	110
Coach and Scout	$59,990	$48,743	630
Other Drafter	$59,930	$48,697	90
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$59,820	$48,613	90
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$59,790	$48,590	250
Brickmason and Blockmason	$59,590	$48,436	100
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$48,359	110
Other Health Technician	$59,470	$48,344	430
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$59,470	$48,344	280
Diesel Mechanic	$59,390	$48,282	550
Housekeeping Supervisor	$59,340	$48,244	420
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$59,300	$48,213	130
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$59,290	$48,205	60
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$59,220	$48,151	60
Waiter and Waitress	$59,140	$48,090	4,040
Roofer	$59,040	$48,013	210
Other Professor	$59,010	$47,990	70
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,010	$47,990	690
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$59,010	$47,990	140
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$58,890	$47,898	160
Construction Equipment Operator	$58,870	$47,882	1,280
Advertising Sales Agent	$58,750	$47,790	160
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$58,750	$47,790	130
Home Appliance Repairer	$58,750	$47,790	60
Jeweler	$58,570	$47,652	50
Eligibility Interviewer	$58,530	$47,621	310
Personal Service Supervisor	$58,490	$47,590	200
Highway Maintenance Worker	$58,460	$47,567	1,170
Sheet Metal Worker	$58,250	$47,406	370
Soil and Plant Scientist	$58,220	$47,383	–
Hearing Aid Specialist	$57,850	$47,098	–
Bill and Account Collector	$57,630	$46,929	80
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$57,620	$46,921	360
Medical Records Specialist	$57,560	$46,875	–
CNC Machine Operator	$57,500	$46,829	1,190
Other Protective Service Worker	$57,490	$46,821	60
Dispensing Optician	$57,350	$46,714	70
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$57,300	$46,675	710
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$56,850	$46,329	50
School Bus Driver	$56,580	$46,122	860
Curator	$56,520	$46,075	60
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$56,460	$46,029	40
Dispatcher	$56,360	$45,952	260
Other Counselor	$56,220	$45,845	150
Tile and Stone Setter	$55,890	$45,591	140
Prepress Technician and Worker	$55,880	$45,583	40
Retail Sales Supervisor	$55,760	$45,491	2,310
Producer and Director	$55,660	$45,414	290
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$55,640	$45,399	50
General Maintenance Worker	$55,510	$45,299	2,610
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$55,340	$45,168	270
Environmental Science Technician	$55,090	$44,976	50
Carpet Installer	$54,830	$44,776	30
Paving Equipment Operator	$54,830	$44,776	70
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$54,720	$44,691	2,950
Forest and Conservation Technician	$54,160	$44,261	50
Other Teacher	$53,920	$44,076	150
Tutor	$53,920	$44,076	130
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$53,830	$44,007	440
Correctional Officer	$53,810	$43,992	450
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$53,610	$43,838	80
Insulation Worker	$53,570	$43,807	110
Separating Machine Operator	$53,570	$43,807	230
Desktop Publisher	$53,550	$43,792	50
Other Office Support Worker	$53,410	$43,684	190
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$53,190	$43,515	1,190
Other Social Service Specialist	$53,150	$43,484	2,850
Construction Painter	$53,120	$43,461	550
Court and Municipal Clerk	$53,000	$43,369	890
Logging Equipment Operator	$52,910	$43,300	60
Other Engineering Technician	$52,770	$43,192	130
Dental Assistant	$52,760	$43,184	580
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$52,560	$43,031	50
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$52,340	$42,861	160
Cutting Machine Operator	$52,220	$42,769	100
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$51,960	$42,569	160
Human Resources Assistant	$51,810	$42,454	140
Auto Mechanic	$51,630	$42,315	1,610
Recreation Supervisor	$51,510	$42,223	310
Audio and Video Technician	$51,500	$42,216	170
Community Health Worker	$51,500	$42,216	170
Small Engine Mechanic	$51,250	$42,023	110
Floor Layer	$51,200	$41,985	60
Biological Technician	$51,190	$41,977	220
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$51,030	$41,854	580
Auto Body Repairer	$50,900	$41,754	320
Billing and Posting Clerk	$50,730	$41,623	890
Other Information and Record Clerk	$50,710	$41,608	270
Grinding Machine Operator	$50,640	$41,554	300
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$50,450	$41,408	110
Food Batchmaker	$50,180	$41,201	1,000
Library Technician	$50,090	$41,131	150
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$50,090	$41,131	150
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$50,060	$41,108	290
Rehabilitation Counselor	$50,030	$41,085	310
Order Clerk	$49,950	$41,024	–
Food Service Supervisor	$49,820	$40,924	1,970
Other Media Worker	$49,790	$40,901	40
Preschool Teacher	$49,730	$40,855	940
Mason Helper	$49,570	$40,732	70
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$49,490	$40,670	250
Veterinary Technician	$49,490	$40,670	390
Interviewer	$49,480	$40,662	380
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$49,360	$40,570	170
Insurance Claims Clerk	$49,260	$40,493	390
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$49,110	$40,378	120
Legal Secretary	$49,090	$40,362	–
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$49,080	$40,355	780
Other Material Moving Worker	$49,040	$40,324	40
Medical Equipment Preparer	$48,990	$40,286	140
Motorcycle Mechanic	$48,970	$40,270	60
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$48,930	$40,239	80
Administrative Assistant	$48,920	$40,232	3,360
Other Sales and Related Worker	$48,890	$40,209	210
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$48,830	$40,163	460
Mortician and Funeral Director	$48,740	$40,093	40
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$48,670	$40,040	–
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$48,660	$40,032	240
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$48,650	$40,024	440
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$48,620	$40,001	60
Construction Laborer	$48,580	$39,970	1,430
Counter and Rental Clerk	$48,430	$39,855	750
Office Machine Operator	$48,380	$39,817	60
General Office Clerk	$48,310	$39,763	5,100
Medical Secretary	$48,200	$39,678	2,390
Orderly	$48,120	$39,617	70
Procurement Clerk	$47,960	$39,494	90
Pharmacy Technician	$47,940	$39,478	760
New Accounts Clerk	$47,910	$39,455	190
Psychiatric Aide	$47,860	$39,417	330
Cargo and Freight Agent	$47,560	$39,186	80
Psychiatric Technician	$47,560	$39,186	600
File Clerk	$47,540	$39,171	70
Social Science Research Assistant	$47,510	$39,148	40
Customer Service Representative	$47,500	$39,140	2,870
Parking Enforcement Worker	$47,460	$39,109	30
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$47,380	$39,048	950
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$47,370	$39,040	300
Furniture Finisher	$47,280	$38,971	30
Medical Assistant	$47,250	$38,948	1,140
Nursing Assistant	$47,130	$38,855	3,030
Other Special Education Teacher	$46,980	$38,740	70
News Reporter and Journalist	$46,970	$38,732	90
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$46,780	$38,586	70
Packaging Machine Operator	$46,670	$38,502	880
Social and Human Service Assistant	$46,640	$38,479	1,920
Other Production Worker	$46,570	$38,425	470
Woodworking Machine Operator	$46,480	$38,356	200
Printing Press Operator	$46,460	$38,340	190
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,440	$38,325	120
Firefighter	$46,430	$38,317	–
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$46,370	$38,271	1,330
Camera Operator	$46,350	$38,256	130
Pest Control Worker	$46,320	$38,233	80
Driver/Sales Worker	$46,300	$38,217	510
Parts Salesperson	$46,260	$38,186	780
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$46,230	$38,163	2,700
Quality Control Inspector	$46,210	$38,148	900
Septic Tank Servicer	$46,140	$38,094	140
Other Construction Helper	$46,090	$38,056	70
Umpire and Referee	$46,080	$38,048	80
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$46,040	$38,017	230
Phlebotomist	$46,000	$37,987	200
Tour and Travel Guide	$45,920	$37,925	140
Concierge	$45,610	$37,687	90
Courier and Messenger	$45,600	$37,679	50
Emergency Medical Technician	$45,600	$37,679	790
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$45,580	$37,664	370
Security Guard	$45,550	$37,641	930
Bartender	$45,450	$37,564	2,080
Mixing Machine Operator	$45,420	$37,541	280
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$45,410	$37,533	340
Restaurant Cook	$45,390	$37,518	2,360
Musician and Singer	$45,386	$37,514	30
Mail Clerk	$45,380	$37,510	120
Other Entertainer and Performer	$45,344	$37,482	30
Light Truck Driver	$45,090	$37,287	2,050
Hotel Desk Clerk	$44,940	$37,172	580
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$44,850	$37,102	180
Floral Designer	$44,720	$37,002	110
Residential Advisor	$44,710	$36,995	170
Carpenter Helper	$44,550	$36,872	200
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$44,530	$36,856	110
Tire Repairer and Changer	$44,480	$36,818	120
Other Financial Clerk	$44,280	$36,664	60
Other Woodworker	$44,070	$36,503	30
Teller	$44,030	$36,472	930
Miscellaneous Assembler	$43,980	$36,433	1,380
Teaching Assistant	$43,800	$36,295	4,960
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$43,560	$36,110	70
Other Food Processing Worker	$43,300	$35,911	120
Data Entry Keyer	$43,280	$35,895	290
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$42,680	$35,434	120
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$42,630	$35,395	90
Switchboard Operator	$42,630	$35,395	70
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$42,270	$35,119	470
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$42,220	$35,080	50
Home Health Aide	$41,600	$34,603	7,700
Other Cook	$41,250	$34,334	160
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$40,990	$34,134	80
Janitor	$40,910	$34,073	5,130
Other Education Worker	$40,880	$34,050	180
Sewing Machine Operator	$40,850	$34,027	220
Funeral Attendant	$40,800	$33,988	30
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$40,730	$33,934	80
Conveyor Operator	$40,390	$33,673	50
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$40,110	$33,458	40
Baker	$39,980	$33,358	580
Production Helper	$39,540	$33,019	270
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$39,530	$33,012	620
Hand Packer and Packager	$39,440	$32,943	810
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$39,390	$32,904	3,060
School Bus Monitor	$39,020	$32,620	70
Short Order Cook	$38,830	$32,474	670
Automotive Service Attendant	$38,700	$32,374	170
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$38,370	$32,120	1,160
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$38,310	$32,074	140
Fast Food Cook	$38,230	$32,012	640
Substitute Teacher	$38,200	$31,989	1,400
Parking Attendant	$38,160	$31,958	90
Childcare Worker	$38,030	$31,858	–
Electrician Helper	$37,910	$31,766	130
Maid and Housekeeper	$37,680	$31,589	1,830
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$37,540	$31,482	780
Recreation Worker	$37,450	$31,412	840
Plumber Helper	$37,440	$31,405	140
Retail Salesperson	$37,400	$31,374	8,250
Pharmacy Aide	$37,310	$31,305	90
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$37,300	$31,297	280
Veterinary Assistant	$37,290	$31,289	370
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,130	$31,166	5,360
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$37,040	$31,097	150
Food Preparation Worker	$36,550	$30,720	1,350
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$36,490	$30,674	90
Library Assistant	$36,430	$30,628	350
Animal Caretaker	$36,090	$30,367	430
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$36,030	$30,321	6,830
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$36,030	$30,321	310
Dishwasher	$36,010	$30,305	1,280
Cashier	$35,720	$30,082	7,030
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$35,690	$30,059	40
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$35,290	$29,752	800
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$35,220	$29,698	110
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$35,170	$29,659	220
Other Personal Care Worker	$34,650	$29,260	170
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$34,120	$28,852	–
Medical Transcriptionist	$33,030	$28,014	–
Other Food Service Worker	$32,420	$27,545	120
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$31,080	$26,515	1,060
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$29,290	$25,138	130

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Vermont median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Vermont paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Vermont

What is the highest-paying job in Vermont?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Vermont, such as orthopedic surgeon. Of the jobs with an exact median, other surgeon pays most: $438,530, or $270,079 after tax.

What is the most common job in Vermont?

Retail Salesperson: about 8,250 people in Vermont, with a median of $37,400.

How much do you take home on the median Vermont salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Vermont is $56,390 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $45,975 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Vermont tax.

Which job pays more in Vermont than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Vermont, waiter and waitress pays furthest above its US median: $59,140 here, 68% more than the national $35,230.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Vermont. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.