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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Vermont (2026)
$28.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,091/year ($4,008/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Vermont (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $59,390 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 $48,091 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,947 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,543 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,809 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,091 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,008 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Vermont?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Vermont is $59,390 per year ($28.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,930 and $75,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $59,390, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $48,091 per year ($4,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 550 Diesel Mechanic 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.