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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Vermont (2026)
$35.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,612/year ($4,801/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 7th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 320 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $73,210 a year — though pay ranges from $61,510 for newcomers to $100,140 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Vermont (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $73,210 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 $57,612 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $73,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,276 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,601 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,721 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,612 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,801 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Vermont?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Vermont is $73,210 per year ($35.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,050 and $81,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $73,210, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $57,612 per year ($4,801 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 320 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social 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.