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Data Scientist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$61.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,842/year ($7,654/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 8th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 200 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $127,070 a year — though pay ranges from $76,570 for newcomers to $160,430 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 200 Data Scientist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Data Scientist salary of $127,070 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 $91,842 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $127,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,231 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,721 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$6,276 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,842 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,654 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Vermont?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Vermont is $127,070 per year ($61.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,450 and $143,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $127,070, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $91,842 per year ($7,654 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 200 Data Scientist 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.