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Graphic Designer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$31.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,737/year ($4,395/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 13th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 410 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $65,690 a year — though pay ranges from $42,640 for newcomers to $123,500 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 410 Graphic Designer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Graphic Designer salary of $65,690 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 $52,737 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $65,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,703 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,025 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,225 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,737 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,395 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Vermont?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Vermont is $65,690 per year ($31.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,200 and $92,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $65,690, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $52,737 per year ($4,395 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 410 Graphic Designer 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.