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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Vermont (2026)
$28.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,405/year ($3,950/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 11th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 1,170 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $58,460 a year — though pay ranges from $47,080 for newcomers to $67,910 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,170 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Vermont (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $58,460 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 $47,405 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,835 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,472 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,748 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,405 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,950 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Vermont?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Vermont is $58,460 per year ($28.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,210 and $60,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $58,460, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $47,405 per year ($3,950 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,170 Highway Maintenance 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.