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Construction Laborer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$23.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,843/year ($3,320/month) for a single filer
Construction Laborer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,430 Construction Laborer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 47-2061, “Construction Laborers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Construction Laborer salary of $48,580 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 $39,843 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $48,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,650 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,716 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,371 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,843 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,320 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Laborer make in Vermont?
- The median Construction Laborer salary in Vermont is $48,580 per year ($23.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,780 and $58,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Laborer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $48,580, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $39,843 per year ($3,320 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Construction Laborer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,430 Construction Laborer 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.