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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$51.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,363/year ($6,614/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $87,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $150,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 530 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $107,330 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 $79,363 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $107,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,783 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,211 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$4,973 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,363 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,614 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Vermont?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Vermont is $107,330 per year ($51.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $87,360 and $127,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $107,330, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $79,363 per year ($6,614 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 530 Mechanical Engineer 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.