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Preschool Teacher Salary in Vermont (2026)
$23.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,728/year ($3,394/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 940 Preschool Teacher jobs in Vermont (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $49,730 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 $40,728 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $49,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,804 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,410 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,728 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,394 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Vermont?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Vermont is $49,730 per year ($23.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,400 and $59,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $49,730, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $40,728 per year ($3,394 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 940 Preschool Teacher 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.