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Press Machine Operator Salary in Vermont (2026)
$20.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,977/year ($2,998/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 39th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 70 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $43,560 a year — though pay ranges from $38,110 for newcomers to $56,160 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 70 Press Machine Operator jobs in Vermont (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $43,560 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 $35,977 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $43,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,047 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,332 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,203 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,977 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,998 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Vermont?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Vermont is $43,560 per year ($20.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,640 and $51,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $43,560, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $35,977 per year ($2,998 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 70 Press Machine Operator 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.