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Water Treatment Operator Salary in Vermont (2026)
$30.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,225/year ($4,269/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 14th of 50 states for Water Treatment Operator pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 320 Water Treatment Operator jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $63,640 a year — though pay ranges from $50,820 for newcomers to $81,100 at the top.
Water Treatment Operator pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Water Treatment Operator jobs in Vermont (occupation code 51-8031, “Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Water Treatment Operator salary of $63,640 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 $51,225 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,457 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,868 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,090 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,225 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,269 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Vermont?
- The median Water Treatment Operator salary in Vermont is $63,640 per year ($30.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,240 and $76,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Water Treatment Operator in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $63,640, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $51,225 per year ($4,269 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Water Treatment Operator jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 320 Water Treatment 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.