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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Vermont (2026)
$27.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,697/year ($3,891/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 7th of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 1,190 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $57,500 a year — though pay ranges from $44,480 for newcomers to $81,820 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,190 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Vermont (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $57,500 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 $46,697 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $57,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,720 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,399 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,685 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,697 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Vermont?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Vermont is $57,500 per year ($27.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,650 and $66,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $57,500, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $46,697 per year ($3,891 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,190 CNC Tool Operator 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.