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Farmworker Salary in Vermont (2026)

$35,170 /year median

$16.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,517/year ($2,460/month) for a single filer

Vermont ranks 29th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 220 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $35,170 a year — though pay ranges from $33,770 for newcomers to $47,840 at the top.

Farmworker pay range in Vermont

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $33,770 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $34,580 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $35,170 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $45,200 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $47,840 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 220 Farmworker jobs in Vermont (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).

Gross vs. take-home in Vermont

A median Farmworker salary of $35,170 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 $29,517 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.

Gross (median)$35,170
Federal income tax−$2,040
Social Security + Medicare−$2,691
Vermont state income tax−$922
Take-home (annual)$29,517
Take-home (monthly)$2,460

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Farmworker make in Vermont?
The median Farmworker salary in Vermont is $35,170 per year ($16.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,580 and $45,200.
What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Vermont?
On the median salary of $35,170, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $29,517 per year ($2,460 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
How many Farmworker jobs are there in Vermont?
BLS counts 220 Farmworker 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.