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Medical Assistant Salary in Vermont (2026)
$22.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,819/year ($3,235/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,140 Medical Assistant jobs in Vermont (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Medical Assistant salary of $47,250 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 $38,819 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $47,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,490 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,615 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,327 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,819 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,235 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Vermont?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Vermont is $47,250 per year ($22.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,550 and $50,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $47,250, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $38,819 per year ($3,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,140 Medical Assistant 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.