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Electrical Engineer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$53.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,901/year ($6,825/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 23rd of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 820 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $111,310 a year — though pay ranges from $81,040 for newcomers to $175,710 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $111,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $138,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $175,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 820 Electrical Engineer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $111,310 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 $81,901 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $111,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,658 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,515 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$5,236 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,901 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Vermont?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Vermont is $111,310 per year ($53.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,960 and $138,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $111,310, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $81,901 per year ($6,825 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 820 Electrical 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.