Baker Salary in Vermont (2026)
$19.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,221/year ($2,768/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 8th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 580 Baker jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $39,980 a year — though pay ranges from $33,260 for newcomers to $55,430 at the top.
Baker pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 580 Baker jobs in Vermont (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Baker salary of $39,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,221 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,618 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,058 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,083 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,221 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,768 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Vermont?
- The median Baker salary in Vermont is $39,980 per year ($19.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,370 and $48,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $39,980, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $33,221 per year ($2,768 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 580 Baker jobs in Vermont in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Vermont state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Vermont.