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Receptionist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$18.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,981/year ($2,665/month) for a single filer
Receptionist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 Receptionist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 43-4171, “Receptionists and Information Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Receptionist salary of $38,370 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 $31,981 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $38,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,424 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,935 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,029 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,981 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,665 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Receptionist make in Vermont?
- The median Receptionist salary in Vermont is $38,370 per year ($18.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,090 and $42,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Receptionist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $38,370, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $31,981 per year ($2,665 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Receptionist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,160 Receptionist 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.