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Special Education Teacher Salary in Vermont (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $58,243/year ($4,854/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 16th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 770 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $74,200 a year — though pay ranges from $49,730 for newcomers to $97,620 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 770 Special Education Teacher jobs in Vermont (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $74,200 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 $58,243 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $74,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,494 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,676 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,787 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,243 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,854 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Vermont?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Vermont is $74,200 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,060 and $78,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $74,200, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $58,243 per year ($4,854 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 770 Special Education 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.