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Surgical Technologist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$29.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,027/year ($4,086/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 39th of 51 states for Surgical Technologist pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 140 Surgical Technologist jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $60,660 a year — though pay ranges from $49,510 for newcomers to $88,460 at the top.
Surgical Technologist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 140 Surgical Technologist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-2055, “Surgical Technologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Surgical Technologist salary of $60,660 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 $49,027 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $60,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,099 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,640 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,893 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,027 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,086 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Vermont?
- The median Surgical Technologist salary in Vermont is $60,660 per year ($29.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,040 and $72,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Surgical Technologist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $60,660, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $49,027 per year ($4,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Surgical Technologist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 140 Surgical Technologist 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.