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Civil Engineer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$45.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,885/year ($5,990/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 770 Civil Engineer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Civil Engineer salary of $95,600 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 $71,885 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $95,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,202 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,313 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$4,199 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,885 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Vermont?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Vermont is $95,600 per year ($45.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,870 and $104,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $95,600, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $71,885 per year ($5,990 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 770 Civil Engineer 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.