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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Vermont (2026)
$39.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,667/year ($5,222/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 6th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 250 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $81,140 a year — though pay ranges from $61,760 for newcomers to $102,820 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 250 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Vermont (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $81,140 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 $62,667 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,021 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,207 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$3,245 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,667 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,222 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Vermont?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Vermont is $81,140 per year ($39.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,050 and $100,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $81,140, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $62,667 per year ($5,222 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 250 Healthcare Social Worker 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.