EMT Salary in Vermont (2026)
$21.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,548/year ($3,129/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 19th of 51 states for EMT pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 790 EMT jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $45,600 a year — though pay ranges from $36,770 for newcomers to $57,700 at the top.
EMT pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 EMT jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-2042, “Emergency Medical Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median EMT salary of $45,600 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 $37,548 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $45,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,292 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,488 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,271 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,548 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,129 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a EMT make in Vermont?
- The median EMT salary in Vermont is $45,600 per year ($21.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,120 and $48,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a EMT in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $45,600, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $37,548 per year ($3,129 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many EMT jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 790 EMT 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.