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Physical Therapist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$47.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,396/year ($6,116/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 44th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 760 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $97,970 a year — though pay ranges from $75,040 for newcomers to $115,860 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 760 Physical Therapist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Physical Therapist salary of $97,970 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 $73,396 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $97,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,723 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,495 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$4,356 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,396 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,116 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Vermont?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Vermont is $97,970 per year ($47.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,080 and $103,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $97,970, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $73,396 per year ($6,116 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 760 Physical 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.