How much does a Physical Therapist make in Vermont?

The average Physical Therapist salary in Vermont is around $98,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $73,415 annually ($6,118/month).

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

On a $98,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $73,415/year or $6,118/month. Federal tax: $12,730. State tax: $4,358. FICA: $0.00.

Is $98,000 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$98,000 is a competitive salary for a Physical Therapist — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $98,000 is $4,358. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist 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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Physical Therapist Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Physical Therapist in Vermont earns around $98,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $73,415/year ($6,118/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$73,415
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,118
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,824
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$35/hr
Federal Tax	$12,730
State Tax	$4,358
FICA Taxes	$7,497
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.09%

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Physical Therapist Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$98,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$135,000

/year

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Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Vermont's physical therapist market is anchored by UVM Medical Center Burlington + UVM Health Network + Central Vermont Medical Center + Rutland Regional + Southwestern VT Bennington + Brattleboro Memorial + the substantial VT post-ski + winter sports trauma rehab referral (the substantial post-Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak ski + snowboard ortho + trauma + ACL reconstruction rehab referral), VT outpatient ortho cluster (post-2020 Burlington + Rutland + Stowe + Manchester outpatient PT clinic + Concentra + Athletico + the substantial VT cash-pay PT + sports medicine), UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences DPT (the only VT DPT-granting institution + ~30 DPTs/yr + the substantial UVM DPT post-2010 founding), plus VT NOT a DPT-rich state (most VT PT careers route through MA + NH + NY + CT DPT programs before VT practice).

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Outpatient ortho · the substantial post-2020 VT cash-pay PT + private practice

Sr Sports Medicine PT (Ski Resort Medical)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Sports med PT · Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush · ski resort medical

Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

Inpatient at UVMMC + Rutland + Central VT + Encompass rehab

Sr Hand Therapist CHT

$88,000–$135,000+ bonus

CHT at VT ortho practice + post-ski + winter sports hand trauma

Sr Pediatric PT

$78,000–$115,000+ bonus

Peds PT at UVM Children + UVMMC peds + Rutland peds + community

Sr Travel PT (Burlington / Rutland)

$92,000–$138,000+ bonus

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

Sr Geriatric PT (Acute Care / SNF)

$72,000–$108,000+ bonus

Acute + SNF + LTACH PT · post-2020 VT aging population

Sr Clinical Specialist / Sports Specialist

$88,000–$132,000+ bonus

OCS + SCS + COMT cert · VT major systems + private practice lead

Mid-Level PT / DPT (3-6 yrs)

$68,000–$95,000+ bonus

Functional PT at VT major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PT / DPT

$68,000–$82,000+ bonus

VT new grad · UVM DPT + out-of-state DPT pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: post-VT ski + winter sports trauma rehab referral (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak) + UVM Medical Center academic PT + UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences DPT tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state ski + snowboard rehab + academic medical center PT + only VT DPT-granting cluster and a feature most national PT surveys understate for VT. post-VT ski + winter sports trauma rehab referral (the substantial Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Mad River Glen + Jay Peak + Bromley + Mount Snow + Pico ski + snowboard ortho + ACL reconstruction + rotator cuff + trauma rehab referral driving substantial VT outpatient sports medicine PT growth + the substantial post-2024 VT ski substantial visitor growth). UVM Medical Center academic PT (the substantial UVMMC inpatient rehab + outpatient + the substantial UVM Larner College of Medicine PT-physician integration). UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences DPT (the only VT DPT-granting institution + ~30 DPTs/yr + the substantial UVM DPT post-2010 founding + UVM-UVMMC clinical rotation). VT outpatient ortho cluster (post-2020 Burlington + Rutland + Stowe + Manchester outpatient PT + Concentra + Athletico + the substantial VT cash-pay PT + sports medicine). VT PT Compact since 2017 + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT PT proposition.