How much does a Electrician make in Vermont?

The average Electrician salary in Vermont is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,166 annually ($4,931/month).

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

On a $75,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $59,166/year or $4,931/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $2,426. FICA: $5,738.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $2,426. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician 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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Electrician Salary in Vermont (2026)

Average Electrician pay in Vermont

$75,000/year

≈ $36/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$59,166/year

$4,931/month · effective tax rate 21.11%

Federal $7,670
State $2,426
FICA $5,738
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Sr Foreman / General Foreman (GF / Beta / UVMMC)$98,000–$162,000+ OT
Sr Journeyman IBEW Local 300 Burlington$82,000–$128,000+ OT
Sr Industrial Electrician (GF / Beta)$92,000–$145,000+ OT
Sr Utility Lineman (Green Mountain Power)$95,000–$155,000+ OT
Sr Commercial / Service Electrician$75,000–$118,000+ OT
Sr Solar / Renewables Electrician$82,000–$128,000+ OT

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,166
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,931
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,276
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$28/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$2,426
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.11%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Vermont's electrician market is anchored by GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies South Burlington + Dynapower + Burton Snowboards industrial + commercial electrical (the substantial GF semiconductor fab electrical + post-CHIPS Act facility expansion + the substantial Beta eVTOL facility electrical), IBEW Local 300 Burlington + the substantial VT IBEW collective bargaining, VT utility electrical (Green Mountain Power Colchester + Burlington Electric Department + Vermont Electric Cooperative + Washington Electric Cooperative + the substantial post-2014 Burlington Electric 100% renewable city as the first US city + the substantial post-IRA 2022 VT solar + battery), UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network hospital electrical, VT ski resort electrical (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak + the substantial VT ski resort lift electrical + snowmaking), VT residential + service electrical (post-2020 NY + MA + CT migration driving substantial VT residential construction), plus VT State Board of Electricians licensure.

Sr Foreman / General Foreman (GF / Beta / UVMMC)

$98,000–$162,000+ OT

Sr foreman at GF Essex Junction + Beta + UVMMC + hospital + utility

Sr Journeyman IBEW Local 300 Burlington

$82,000–$128,000+ OT

IBEW Local 300 Burlington · top-of-scale + benefits + the substantial

Sr Industrial Electrician (GF / Beta)

$92,000–$145,000+ OT

Industrial at GF Essex Junction + Beta South Burlington · post-CHIPS

Sr Utility Lineman (Green Mountain Power)

$95,000–$155,000+ OT

Green Mountain Power + Burlington Electric + Vermont Electric Coop

Sr Commercial / Service Electrician

$75,000–$118,000+ OT

Service + commercial · Burlington + Rutland + post-2020 VT residential

Sr Solar / Renewables Electrician

$82,000–$128,000+ OT

post-IRA VT utility-scale + residential solar + battery + GMP tier 1 microgrid

Sr Ski Resort Electrician (Killington / Stowe)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers · ski lift + snowmaking

Sr Hospital Electrician (UVMMC / Rutland)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT · medical equipment + emergency power

Mid-Career Journeyman (3-6 yrs)

$65,000–$92,000+ OT

Mid-career at VT major employers · transitioning to top-of-scale

Apprentice (Year 1-5 IBEW)

$42,000–$72,000+ OT

IBEW Local 300 apprentice · 50-95% of journeyman scale · VT State

Worth knowing: GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies + UVM Medical Center hospital electrical + Green Mountain Power + Burlington Electric + VT ski resort electrical (Killington + Stowe) + IBEW Local 300 Burlington penta-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state semiconductor + eVTOL + academic medical center + 100% renewable city utility + ski resort + IBEW-unionized electrical cluster and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for VT. GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (the substantial GF semiconductor fab electrical + post-CHIPS Act facility expansion + the substantial post-2024 GF substantial growth + ~1.7K+ employees). Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL facility electrical + Dynapower + Burton industrial. IBEW Local 300 Burlington (the substantial IBEW Local 300 + the substantial VT IBEW collective bargaining). VT utility electrical (Green Mountain Power Colchester + Burlington Electric Department + the substantial post-2014 Burlington Electric 100% renewable city as the first US city to achieve 100% renewable electricity + Vermont Electric Cooperative + Washington Electric Cooperative + the substantial post-IRA 2022 VT solar + battery + the substantial Green Mountain Power tier 1 microgrid). UVM Medical Center hospital electrical + medical equipment + emergency power. VT ski resort electrical (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + ski lift + snowmaking). The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. VT NOT a RTW state + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT electrician proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Electricians in Vermont and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Vermont 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Electrician Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Vermont figures. Each link shows the Vermont taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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