Painter Salary in Vermont (2026)
$25.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,339/year ($3,612/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 18th of 51 states for Painter pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 550 Painter jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $53,120 a year — though pay ranges from $48,060 for newcomers to $64,000 at the top.
Painter pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Painter jobs in Vermont (occupation code 47-2141, “Painters, Construction and Maintenance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Painter salary of $53,120 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 $43,339 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $53,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,194 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,064 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,523 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,339 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,612 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Painter make in Vermont?
- The median Painter salary in Vermont is $53,120 per year ($25.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,710 and $60,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Painter in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $53,120, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $43,339 per year ($3,612 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Painter jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 550 Painter 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.