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Carpenter Salary in Vermont (2026)
$30.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,310/year ($4,193/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,080 Carpenter jobs in Vermont (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Carpenter salary of $62,400 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 $50,310 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,308 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,774 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,008 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,310 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,193 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Vermont?
- The median Carpenter salary in Vermont is $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,260 and $64,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $62,400, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $50,310 per year ($4,193 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 3,080 Carpenter 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.