How much does a Pharmacist make in Vermont?

BLS puts the average Pharmacist pay in Vermont at $140,780 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 $100,675 annually ($8,390/month).

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

On a $140,780 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $100,675/year or $8,390/month. Federal tax: $22,521. State tax: $6,814. FICA: $10,770.

Is $140,780 a good Pharmacist salary?

$140,780 is the BLS average Pharmacist pay in Vermont, about the same as the US average of $140,920 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Vermont earn between $128,340 and $162,110.

How do Vermont taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $140,780 is $6,814. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 28.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

In Vermont, the top 10% earn over $164,370 and the bottom 10% under $117,860 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist 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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Pharmacist Salary in Vermont (2026)

Average Pharmacist pay in Vermont

$140,780/year

≈ $68/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $128,340–$162,110

US average: $140,920

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$100,675/year

$8,390/month · effective tax rate 28.49%

Federal $22,521
State $6,814
FICA $10,770
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Senior / Specialist PharmacistBLS · 75th–90th percentile$162,110–$164,370
Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)BLS · middle 50%$128,340–$162,110
New Graduate PharmacistBLS · 10th–25th percentile$117,860–$128,340

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$100,675
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,390
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,872
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$22,521
State Tax	$6,814
FICA Taxes	$10,770
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	28.49%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Vermont's pharmacist market is anchored by VT hospital pharmacy (UVM Medical Center Burlington + UVM Health Network + Central Vermont Medical Center + Rutland Regional + Southwestern VT Bennington + Brattleboro Memorial + Northwestern Saint Albans + the substantial VT community hospital pharmacy), VT retail pharmacy cluster (CVS Pharmacy + Walgreens + Hannaford Pharmacy + Kinney Drugs Vermont post-1903 + Price Chopper Pharmacy + Walmart + the substantial VT retail pharmacy + the substantial post-2020 VT retail pharmacy demand), specialty + infusion pharmacy (the substantial post-2020 VT specialty pharmacy growth + Optum + AmerisourceBergen), Mascoma Lebanon NH-VT cross-border + the substantial post-2020 VT-NH cross-border pharmacy, plus VT has NO in-state PharmD-granting institution (closest: Albany College of Pharmacy + MCPHS Boston + Northeastern Boston + URI Kingston + the substantial VT pharmacist pipeline reliance on out-of-state PharmD).

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist

$162,110–$164,370

PGY-1 + PGY-2 clinical at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT · BCPS + BCCCP

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Vermont · 75th–90th percentile

Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)

$128,340–$162,110

Functional pharm at VT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Vermont · middle 50%

New Graduate Pharmacist

$117,860–$128,340

VT new grad · out-of-state PharmD pipeline (Albany + MCPHS + URI)

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Vermont · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network hospital pharmacy + Kinney Drugs Vermont post-1903 retail + VT NO in-state PharmD-granting institution tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state academic medical center + heritage VT-HQ retail + no in-state PharmD cluster and a feature most national pharmacist surveys understate for VT. UVM Medical Center hospital pharmacy (the substantial UVMMC + UVM Cancer Center NCI-affiliated oncology + the substantial UVMMC PGY-1 + PGY-2 clinical residency + the substantial UVM Larner College of Medicine partnership). UVM Health Network multi-state VT + NY hospital pharmacy. VT community hospital pharmacy (Central Vermont Medical Center + Rutland Regional + Southwestern VT Bennington + Brattleboro Memorial + Northwestern Saint Albans + the substantial VT community hospital). Kinney Drugs Vermont (post-1903 founding + the substantial VT + NY retail pharmacy + ~100+ stores across VT + NY + the substantial Kinney as one of country's distinctive heritage VT-HQ retail pharmacy). CVS + Walgreens + Hannaford + Price Chopper + Walmart retail. specialty + infusion pharmacy. Mascoma Lebanon NH-VT cross-border. VT has NO in-state PharmD-granting institution (closest: Albany College of Pharmacy + MCPHS Boston + Northeastern + URI Kingston). VT is NOT a RxP state — VT psychologists do NOT have prescribing authority. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT pharmacist proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Pharmacists 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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