How much does a Physical Therapist make in Vermont?

BLS puts the average Physical Therapist pay in Vermont at $95,870 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 $72,471 annually ($6,039/month).

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

On a $95,870 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $72,471/year or $6,039/month. Federal tax: $12,261. State tax: $3,804. FICA: $7,334.

Is $95,870 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$95,870 is the BLS average Physical Therapist pay in Vermont, 9% below the US average of $105,280 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Vermont earn between $81,080 and $103,810.

How do Vermont taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $95,870 is $3,804. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

In Vermont, the top 10% earn over $115,860 and the bottom 10% under $75,040 (BLS, May 2025). 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)

Average Physical Therapist pay in Vermont

$95,870/year

≈ $46/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $81,080–$103,810

US average: $105,280

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$72,471/year

$6,039/month · effective tax rate 24.41%

Federal $12,261
State $3,804
FICA $7,334
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)$92,000–$148,000+ bonus
Sr Sports Medicine PT (Ski Resort Medical)$92,000–$148,000+ bonus
Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)$78,000–$118,000+ bonus
Sr Hand Therapist CHT$88,000–$135,000+ bonus
Sr Pediatric PT$78,000–$115,000+ bonus
Sr Travel PT (Burlington / Rutland)$92,000–$138,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$72,471
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,039
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,787
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$35/hr
Federal Tax	$12,261
State Tax	$3,804
FICA Taxes	$7,334
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.41%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physical Therapists 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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