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Garbage Collector Salary in Vermont (2026)
$24.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,445/year ($3,537/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 18th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 160 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $51,960 a year — though pay ranges from $41,240 for newcomers to $63,070 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 160 Garbage Collector jobs in Vermont (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Garbage Collector salary of $51,960 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 $42,445 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $51,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,055 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,975 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,484 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,445 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,537 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Vermont?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Vermont is $51,960 per year ($24.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,780 and $60,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $51,960, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $42,445 per year ($3,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 160 Garbage Collector 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.