Welder Salary in Vermont (2026)
$29.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,197/year ($4,100/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 340 Welder jobs in Vermont (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Welder salary of $60,890 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 $49,197 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $60,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,127 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,658 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,908 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,197 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,100 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Vermont?
- The median Welder salary in Vermont is $60,890 per year ($29.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,190 and $65,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $60,890, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $49,197 per year ($4,100 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 340 Welder 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.