How much does a Civil Engineer make in Vermont?

The average Civil Engineer salary in Vermont is around $100,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $74,690 annually ($6,224/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Vermont?

On a $100,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $74,690/year or $6,224/month. Federal tax: $13,170. State tax: $4,490. FICA: $0.00.

Is $100,000 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$100,000 is a strong salary for a Civil Engineer — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $100,000 is $4,490. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Vermont reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Civil Engineer in Vermont earns around $100,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $74,690/year ($6,224/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$74,690
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,224
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,873
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$36/hr
Federal Tax	$13,170
State Tax	$4,490
FICA Taxes	$7,650
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.31%

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Civil Engineer Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Vermont's civil engineering market is anchored by VT transportation infrastructure (Vermont Department of Transportation VTrans + I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7 + US Route 4 + the substantial post-IIJA 2021 federal funding + the substantial post-2024 VT bridge + road rehabilitation), UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network capital projects + the substantial UVM construction, GlobalFoundries Essex Junction post-CHIPS capex + Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL facility construction, VT ski resort expansion (Killington Resort + Stowe Mountain Resort + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak post-2020 substantial expansion + the substantial VT ski capex civil engineering), Burlington + South Burlington + Stowe + Rutland municipal civil engineering, plus UVM College of Engineering + Norwich University + Vermont State University Castleton + VTC Vermont Technical College CE pipeline.

Sr / Lead Civil Engineer

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Sr CE at VTrans + UVMMC + GF + Beta + Killington + Stowe

Sr Structural Engineer

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

Structural at VT major firms · UVMMC + UVM + hospital + ski lift

Sr Civil Engineer (VTrans / Transportation)

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

VTrans + I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7 + post-IIJA federal funding

Sr Civil Engineer (UVM Medical Center / UVM)

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

UVMMC + UVM Health Network + UVM Burlington · capital projects

Sr Civil Engineer (GlobalFoundries Essex Junction)

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

GF Essex Junction · semiconductor facility + post-CHIPS Act capex

Sr Civil Engineer (Beta Technologies / Ski Resort)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Beta South Burlington + Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush ski civil

Sr Water Resources / Environmental Engineer

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

VT DEC + Lake Champlain + the substantial VT environmental + Act 250

Sr Municipal Civil Engineer (Burlington / Rutland)

$88,000–$132,000+ bonus

Burlington + South Burlington + Stowe + Rutland municipal

Mid-Level CE (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$105,000+ bonus

Functional CE at VT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior CE / EIT (0-3 yrs)

$60,000–$82,000+ bonus

UVM Eng + Norwich + Vermont State + VTC · entry EIT band

Worth knowing: VTrans transportation infrastructure + UVM Medical Center + GlobalFoundries post-CHIPS + VT ski resort expansion tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state transportation + academic medical center + semiconductor + ski resort CE cluster and a feature most national CE surveys understate for VT. VTrans (Vermont Department of Transportation + I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7 + US Route 4 + post-IIJA 2021 federal funding + the substantial post-2024 VT bridge + road rehabilitation + the substantial VT 1,500+ aging bridges in need of repair). UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network capital projects (the substantial UVMMC post-2024 capital projects expansion). GlobalFoundries Essex Junction post-CHIPS Act capex (post-2014 IBM Burlington fab transfer + the substantial GF Essex Junction post-CHIPS facility expansion). Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL facility + the substantial post-2024 Beta Plattsburgh NY production scale. VT ski resort expansion (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak post-2020 substantial expansion + the substantial VT ski capex). Burlington + South Burlington + Stowe + Rutland municipal civil engineering. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT CE proposition.