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Physician Assistant Salary in Vermont (2026)
$72.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $106,073/year ($8,839/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 9th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 410 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $150,490 a year — though pay ranges from $112,460 for newcomers to $186,960 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $131,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $150,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $186,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 410 Physician Assistant jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Physician Assistant salary of $150,490 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 $106,073 — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
| Gross (median) | $150,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,852 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,512 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$8,053 |
| Take-home (annual) | $106,073 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,839 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Vermont?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Vermont is $150,490 per year ($72.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $131,400 and $166,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $150,490, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $106,073 per year ($8,839 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 410 Physician Assistant 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.