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Occupational Therapist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$44.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,445/year ($5,870/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 40th of 51 states for Occupational Therapist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 320 Occupational Therapist jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $93,340 a year — though pay ranges from $69,120 for newcomers to $118,110 at the top.
Occupational Therapist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Occupational Therapist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-1122, “Occupational Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Occupational Therapist salary of $93,340 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 $70,445 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $93,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,705 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,141 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$4,050 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,445 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,870 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Therapist make in Vermont?
- The median Occupational Therapist salary in Vermont is $93,340 per year ($44.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,450 and $102,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Therapist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $93,340, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $70,445 per year ($5,870 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Occupational Therapist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 320 Occupational Therapist 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.