Laborer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$18.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,767/year ($2,731/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,060 Laborer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Laborer salary of $39,390 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 $32,767 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $39,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,547 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,013 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,063 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,767 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,731 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Vermont?
- The median Laborer salary in Vermont is $39,390 per year ($18.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,480 and $46,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $39,390, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $32,767 per year ($2,731 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 3,060 Laborer 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.