How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Vermont?

BLS puts the average Nurse Practitioner pay in Vermont at $139,400 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Vermont, after federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $99,836 annually ($8,320/month).

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

On a $139,400 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $99,836/year or $8,320/month. Federal tax: $22,190. State tax: $6,710. FICA: $10,664.

Is $139,400 a good Nurse Practitioner salary?

$139,400 is the BLS average Nurse Practitioner pay in Vermont, about the same as the US average of $137,300 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Vermont earn between $127,340 and $157,000.

How do Vermont taxes affect Nurse Practitioner salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $139,400 is $6,710. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Nurse Practitioners?

In Vermont, the top 10% earn over $167,610 and the bottom 10% under $108,510 (BLS, May 2025). BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium. Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative. Related roles include: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP), PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP), PNP (Pediatric NP), WHNP (Women's Health NP), ACNP (Acute Care NP), CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist), CNM (Nurse Midwife).

How can a Nurse Practitioner 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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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Vermont (2026)

Average Nurse Practitioner pay in Vermont

$139,400/year

≈ $67/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $127,340–$157,000

US average: $137,300

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$99,836/year

$8,320/month · effective tax rate 28.38%

Federal $22,190
State $6,710
FICA $10,664
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Sr Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)$125,000–$195,000+ bonus
Sr Acute Care NP (ACNP / AGACNP)$118,000–$182,000+ bonus
Sr Family NP (FNP / Primary Care)$108,000–$162,000+ bonus
Sr Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP)$108,000–$162,000+ bonus
Sr Emergency NP$128,000–$192,000+ bonus
Sr Women Health NP / WHNP$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$99,836
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,320
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,840
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$22,190
State Tax	$6,710
FICA Taxes	$10,664
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.38%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Nurse Practitioners earn the same — not even close

Vermont's nurse practitioner market is anchored by UVM Medical Center Burlington + UVM Health Network + Central Vermont Medical Center + Rutland Regional + Southwestern VT Bennington + community VT hospitals + the substantial post-1995 VT NP Full Practice Authority enabling independent NP practice in primary care + urgent care + retail clinics + the substantial post-2020 Burlington + Rutland + Brattleboro NP-led primary care + Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC NP + Rural Health Center RHC NP + the substantial VT post-2020 NP independent practice growth, UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP-NP + Vermont State University Castleton MSN-NP + Norwich University NP + Saint Michael's NP + the substantial VT DNP pipeline.

Sr Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

$125,000–$195,000+ bonus

PMHNP at UVMMC + UVM + Brattleboro Retreat + private psych + VT BH gap

Sr Acute Care NP (ACNP / AGACNP)

$118,000–$182,000+ bonus

ACNP at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT · ICU + step-down + post-op

Sr Family NP (FNP / Primary Care)

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

FNP at VT major systems + community + independent practice post-FPA

Sr Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP)

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

AGNP at VT major systems + geriatric + LTACH + post-2020 VT aging

Sr Emergency NP

$128,000–$192,000+ bonus

ENP at UVMMC + Rutland + community ED + urgent care

Sr Women Health NP / WHNP

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

WHNP at VT major systems + Planned Parenthood + community

Sr Pediatric NP (PNP)

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

PNP at UVM Children + UVMMC peds + Rutland peds + community

Sr Independent Practice NP (post-FPA)

$115,000–$192,000+ bonus

Independent NP practice · post-1995 VT NP FPA · own panel + substantial

Mid-Level NP (3-6 yrs)

$88,000–$132,000+ bonus

Functional NP at VT major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad NP (DNP / MSN)

$92,000–$115,000+ bonus

VT new grad · UVM DNP + VT State MSN + Norwich + Saint Michael

Worth knowing: post-1995 VT NP Full Practice Authority + post-2020 VT NP independent practice growth + UVM College of Nursing DNP + the substantial Vermont rural community NP staffing tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state early NP FPA + rural NP independent practice + UVM DNP pipeline anchor and a feature most national NP surveys understate for VT. VT NP Full Practice Authority since 1995 (one of country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial VT NP FPA enabling VT NPs to evaluate + diagnose + interpret diagnostic tests + initiate + manage treatment + prescribe controlled substances Schedules II-V independently without physician oversight). post-2020 Burlington + Rutland + Brattleboro NP-led primary care + urgent care + retail clinic + community health center FQHC + Rural Health Center RHC NP staffing + the substantial post-2020 VT NP independent practice growth (the substantial VT rural primary care gap driving substantial VT NP-led practice + the substantial post-2020 VT NP retail clinic CVS MinuteClinic + Walgreens VillageMD staffing). post-2020 VT behavioral health gap (the substantial post-2020 VT PMHNP demand + the substantial post-2020 VT BH access expansion). UVM College of Nursing DNP-NP + VT State Castleton MSN + Norwich + Saint Michael's. VT NLC since 2024 + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT NP proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Nurse Practitioners 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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