How much does a Registered Nurse make in Vermont?

The average Registered Nurse salary in Vermont is around $86,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $65,765 annually ($5,480/month).

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

On a $86,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $65,765/year or $5,480/month. Federal tax: $10,090. State tax: $3,566. FICA: $0.00.

Is $86,000 a good Registered Nurse salary?

$86,000 is a competitive salary for a Registered Nurse — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Registered Nurse salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $86,000 is $3,566. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Registered Nurses?

6% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: LPN, Nurse Practitioner, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse.

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

The average Registered Nurse in Vermont earns around $86,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $65,765/year ($5,480/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$65,765
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,480
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,529
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$32/hr
Federal Tax	$10,090
State Tax	$3,566
FICA Taxes	$6,579
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.53%

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Registered Nurse Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$67,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$86,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$133,000

/year

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Not all Registered Nurses earn the same — not even close

Vermont's nurse market is anchored by UVM Medical Center Burlington (the only VT Level 1 adult trauma + UVM Cancer Center + the substantial UVMMC ~620+ beds + ~7K+ UVMMC employees + the substantial UVM Health Network multi-state VT + NY ~6 hospitals), Central Vermont Medical Center Berlin + Rutland Regional Medical Center + Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington + Brattleboro Memorial + Northwestern Medical Center Saint Albans + Northeastern VT Regional Saint Johnsbury + Gifford Medical Center Randolph + Copley Hospital Morrisville + Porter Medical Center Middlebury + Springfield Hospital + the substantial VT community hospital, UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences + Vermont State University Castleton nursing + Norwich University nursing + Saint Michael's College nursing + the substantial VT ADN-to-BSN pipeline + the substantial post-2020 VT nurse shortage, plus Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals + the substantial VT nurse collective bargaining.

Sr CRNA (UVMMC / Rutland / Central VT)

$185,000–$285,000+ OT

CRNA at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT + Southwestern · OR + L&D

Sr ICU / Critical Care RN

$82,000–$122,000+ OT

ICU at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT · post-2020 VT ICU demand

Sr ED / Trauma RN (UVMMC Level 1)

$82,000–$122,000+ OT

ED at UVMMC Level 1 + Rutland + Central VT + community ED

Sr OR / Periop RN

$85,000–$128,000+ OT

OR at VT major systems · CNOR · post-2020 substantial demand

Sr L&D / OB RN

$82,000–$122,000+ OT

L&D at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT + community

Sr Cath Lab / IR RN

$88,000–$132,000+ OT

Cath + IR at UVMMC + Rutland · TAVR + EP + structural

Sr Travel RN (Burlington / Rutland)

$95,000–$155,000+ OT

Travel RN · post-2020 VT travel premium + crisis rates + the substantial

Sr Med-Surg / Telemetry RN

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Med-surg + tele at VT major systems · post-2020 substantial demand

Sr Clinical Nurse Specialist / Nurse Manager

$98,000–$155,000+ bonus

CNS + NM at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT · charge + unit lead

New Grad RN (BSN / ADN)

$62,000–$82,000+ OT

VT new grad · UVM Nursing + VT State Castleton + Norwich + St Michael

Worth knowing: UVM Medical Center the only VT Level 1 trauma + UVM Health Network multi-state VT + NY + post-2020 VT nurse shortage + VT travel RN premium tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state academic medical center + multi-state integrated + post-2020 nurse shortage + travel RN premium nurse cluster and a feature most national nurse surveys understate for VT. UVM Medical Center Burlington (the only VT Level 1 adult trauma + UVM Cancer Center + ~620+ beds + ~7K+ UVMMC employees + the substantial UVMMC post-2020 substantial nurse demand + the substantial UVM Health Network multi-state VT + NY ~6 hospitals + UVMMC + Central Vermont + Porter Medical + Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital NY + Alice Hyde Medical Center NY + Elizabethtown Community Hospital NY). post-2020 VT nurse shortage (the substantial post-2020 VT nurse deficit + the substantial post-2020 Burlington + Rutland + Berlin + Bennington ICU + ED + L&D + OR shortage drove substantial VT nurse hiring + the substantial VT travel RN market with crisis-period premiums $120-170K+ + the substantial post-2024 VT travel rate moderation). VT community hospitals (Central Vermont + Rutland + Southwestern VT + Brattleboro + Northwestern Saint Albans + Northeastern Saint Johnsbury + Gifford + Copley + Porter + Springfield + the substantial VT community hospital). UVM Nursing + VT State Castleton + Norwich + Saint Michael's. Vermont Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals collective bargaining. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. VT NOT a RTW state + VT NLC since 2024 + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT nurse proposition.