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Medical Scientist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$31.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,334/year ($4,445/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 44th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 37% below the national average. Of the 110 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $66,500 a year — though pay ranges from $66,500 for newcomers to $115,020 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 110 Medical Scientist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Medical Scientist salary of $66,500 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 $53,334 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $66,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,800 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,087 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,279 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,334 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,445 |
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 Scientist make in Vermont?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Vermont is $66,500 per year ($31.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,500 and $83,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $66,500, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $53,334 per year ($4,445 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 110 Medical Scientist 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.