How much does a Plumber make in Vermont?

The average Plumber salary in Vermont is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,840 annually ($4,737/month).

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

On a $72,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $56,840/year or $4,737/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $2,642. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $2,642. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber 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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Plumber Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Plumber in Vermont earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,840/year ($4,737/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,840
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,737
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,186
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$2,642
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.06%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Vermont's plumber market is anchored by GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies South Burlington + Dynapower + Burton Snowboards industrial + commercial plumbing (the substantial GF semiconductor fab MEP + post-CHIPS Act facility expansion), UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 693 Burlington + the substantial VT trades collective bargaining, UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network + Central Vermont + Rutland Regional hospital MEP + medical gas, VT ski resort + tourism plumbing (Killington Resort + Stowe Mountain Resort + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak post-2020 substantial expansion + the substantial VT ski resort MEP), VT residential + service plumbing (the substantial post-2020 VT residential boom + Burlington + Stowe + Manchester + the substantial post-2020 NY + MA + CT migration driving substantial VT residential construction), plus VT State Board of Plumbers Examiners licensure + the substantial VT apprenticeship.

Sr Foreman / General Foreman (GF / Beta / UVMMC)

$95,000–$155,000+ OT

Sr foreman at GF Essex Junction + Beta + UVMMC + hospital MEP

Sr Journeyman UA Local 693 Burlington

$78,000–$122,000+ OT

UA Local 693 Burlington · top-of-scale + benefits + the substantial

Sr Service / Commercial Plumber

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Service + commercial · Burlington + Rutland + post-2020 VT residential

Sr Pipefitter / Welder (Industrial)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

Pipefitter at GF + Beta + Dynapower + Burton · NCCER + the substantial

Sr Mechanical / HVAC-R Plumber (Hospital)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

HVAC-R + medical gas at UVMMC + UVM Health + Rutland + Central VT

Sr Ski Resort MEP Plumber (Killington / Stowe)

$78,000–$122,000+ OT

Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Jay Peak · ski resort MEP + snowmaking

Sr Self-Employed / Owner (Burlington / Stowe)

$72,000–$215,000+

Owner-operator Burlington + Stowe + Manchester · post-2020 VT residential

Sr Industrial Plumber (GF / Beta)

$92,000–$148,000+ OT

GF Essex Junction + Beta South Burlington · cleared industrial

Mid-Career Journeyman (3-6 yrs)

$62,000–$88,000+ OT

Mid-career at VT major employers · transitioning to top-of-scale

Apprentice (Year 1-5 UA)

$42,000–$72,000+ OT

UA Local 693 apprentice · 50-95% of journeyman scale · VT State

Worth knowing: GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies + UVM Medical Center hospital MEP + VT ski resort MEP (Killington + Stowe) + UA Local 693 Burlington tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state semiconductor + eVTOL + academic medical center + ski resort + UA-unionized plumbing cluster and a feature most national plumber surveys understate for VT. GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (the substantial GF semiconductor fab MEP + post-CHIPS Act facility expansion + ~1.7K+ employees + the substantial post-2024 GF substantial growth). Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL facility + Dynapower + Burton industrial plumbing. UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 693 Burlington (the substantial UA Local 693 Burlington + the substantial VT trades collective bargaining). UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network + Central VT + Rutland hospital MEP + medical gas. VT ski resort MEP (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + Stratton + Okemo + Jay Peak post-2020 substantial expansion + the substantial VT ski resort MEP + snowmaking + the substantial VT ski resort post-2024 substantial growth). VT residential + service plumbing (the substantial post-2020 VT residential boom + post-2020 NY + MA + CT migration driving substantial Burlington + Stowe + Manchester residential construction). The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. VT NOT a RTW state + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT plumber proposition.