How much does a Welder make in Vermont?

The average Welder salary in Vermont is around $70,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,565 annually ($4,630/month).

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

On a $70,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $55,565/year or $4,630/month. Federal tax: $6,570. State tax: $2,510. FICA: $0.00.

Is $70,000 a good Welder salary?

$70,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Welder salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $70,000 is $2,510. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Welder in Vermont earns around $70,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $55,565/year ($4,630/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,565
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,630
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,137
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$6,570
State Tax	$2,510
FICA Taxes	$5,355
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.62%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Vermont's welder market is anchored by GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (post-2015 IBM Microelectronics sale to GlobalFoundries + ~2,000 GF Essex employees + the substantial GF Essex 200mm + 300mm semiconductor + the substantial GF Essex BiCMOS + CMOS + RF SOI + the substantial GF Essex stainless + sanitary welder + ASME BPE + Class 100/1000 cleanroom + GMP + the substantial GF Essex post-2024 expansion + the substantial GF Essex CHIPS Act), BETA Technologies South Burlington (the substantial BETA electric aircraft eVTOL post-2017 founding + the substantial BETA ALIA-250 eVTOL + ALIA-CTOL + the substantial BETA composite + aluminum welder + AS9100 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + the substantial BETA ~600 employees + the substantial BETA post-2024 $1B+ funding), General Dynamics Burlington (formerly General Electric Burlington + the substantial GD Burlington 7.62mm + 25mm + 30mm gun mounts + the substantial GD military land combat + the substantial GD precision welder), Burton Snowboards Burlington (the substantial Burton snowboard manufacturing + the substantial Burton aluminum + steel + composite welder), Ben & Jerry's Waterbury factory + Cabot Creamery Waitsfield + Vermont Castings Bethel (the substantial Vermont Castings stove manufacturing) + Cabot Creamery (the substantial Cabot Dairy stainless + sanitary welder + GMP) + the substantial VT food processing, plus substantial VT structural + the substantial VTrans bridge + the substantial VT granite quarry welder (Rock of Ages Barre + the substantial Barre granite quarry equipment) + the substantial VT ski resort lift welder.

Senior Semiconductor Welder (GlobalFoundries)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

GlobalFoundries Essex Junction · stainless + sanitary semiconductor cleanroom welder · ASME BPE + GMP

Senior Aerospace Welder (BETA Technologies)

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

BETA Technologies South Burlington · ALIA-250 eVTOL electric aircraft composite + aluminum welder · AS9100

Senior Defense Welder (General Dynamics)

$68,000–$105,000+ OT

General Dynamics Burlington · 7.62mm + 25mm + 30mm gun mounts + military land combat precision welder

Senior Boilermaker (Local 29 Cross-Border)

$78,000–$132,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 29 Boston MA cross-border + power + industrial boiler · prevailing wage

Food Processing Welder (Ben & Jerry / Cabot)

$55,000–$88,000+ OT

Ben & Jerry Waterbury + Cabot Creamery Waitsfield + Vermont food processing stainless + sanitary welder + GMP

Snowboard / Sporting Goods (Burton)

$50,000–$78,000+ OT

Burton Snowboards Burlington · snowboard + sporting goods aluminum + steel + composite welder

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$65,000–$125,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + VT pipeline + the substantial cross-border Northeast pipeline

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$55,000–$85,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · VTrans bridge + the substantial VT infrastructure + the substantial Connecticut River

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$42,000–$60,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · VT industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$32,000–$45,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · CCV + Vermont State University + Vermont Technical College + Boilermakers Local 29 Boston apprenticeship

Worth knowing: Vermont's GlobalFoundries Essex semiconductor welder + BETA Technologies eVTOL electric aircraft welder + General Dynamics Burlington defense welder + Burton Snowboards + Ben & Jerry's + Cabot food processing welder concentration is a distinctive Northeast US semiconductor + aerospace + defense + food processing welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (post-2015 IBM Microelectronics sale to GlobalFoundries + ~2,000 GF Essex employees + the substantial GF Essex 200mm + 300mm semiconductor + the substantial GF Essex BiCMOS + CMOS + RF SOI + the substantial GF Essex stainless + sanitary welder + ASME BPE + GMP + Class 100/1000 cleanroom + the substantial GF Essex post-2024 expansion + the substantial GF Essex CHIPS Act + the substantial GF Essex as the country's substantial VT largest private employer post-IBM divestiture) supports specialized semiconductor welder work — GF Essex senior welders clear $68-108K with ASME BPE + GMP + Class 100/1000 cleanroom certification. BETA Technologies South Burlington (the substantial BETA electric aircraft eVTOL post-2017 founding by Kyle Clark + the substantial BETA ALIA-250 eVTOL vertical takeoff + ALIA-CTOL conventional takeoff + the substantial BETA composite + aluminum aerospace welder + AS9100 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + the substantial BETA ~600 BETA employees + the substantial BETA UPS + United Airlines + Air New Zealand + USAF AFWERX customers + the substantial BETA post-2024 $1B+ Series B funding + the substantial BETA Burlington International Airport BTV manufacturing) supports specialized eVTOL aerospace welder work — BETA senior aerospace welders clear $72-115K with AS9100 + AWS D17.1 + composite manufacturing. General Dynamics Burlington (formerly General Electric Burlington + the substantial GD post-1993 acquisition of GE Aerospace + the substantial GD Burlington 7.62mm + 25mm + 30mm + 105mm gun mounts + the substantial GD military land combat + the substantial GD Stryker + Abrams gun mount + the substantial GD Burlington precision welder + AWS D17.1 + cleared facility) supports specialized defense welder work. Burton Snowboards Burlington (the substantial Burton snowboard manufacturing + the substantial Burton ~1K Burlington employees + the substantial Burton aluminum + steel + composite welder + the substantial Burton Jake Burton Carpenter heritage) supports specialized sporting goods welder work. Ben & Jerry's Waterbury factory (the substantial Ben & Jerry's Unilever + the substantial Ben & Jerry's ~600 VT employees + the substantial Ben & Jerry's GMP + sanitary welder) + Cabot Creamery Waitsfield (the substantial Cabot Dairy farmers cooperative + the substantial Cabot cheddar cheese + the substantial Cabot GMP + sanitary stainless welder) + Vermont Castings Bethel + the substantial VT food processing support specialized food processing welder work. Boilermakers Local 29 Boston MA cross-border + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 693 Burlington + UA Local 537 Boston cross-border + IBEW Local 300 Montpelier + Ironworkers Local 7 Boston cross-border + Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 Boston cross-border + the substantial VT building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at VT industrial + aerospace + defense + semiconductor prevailing wage rates — VT is NOT a Right-to-Work state, meaning union security clauses are permitted + the substantial VT building trades retain prevailing-wage public works contracts. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + AS9100 + ASME BPE biopharmaceutical + GMP + cleared facility cert drive 30-60% wage premium. CCV + Vermont State University + Vermont Technical College + Boilermakers Local 29 Boston apprenticeship pipeline. VT progressive 3.35% / 6.6% / 7.6% / 8.75% + VT 6% sales tax + VT estate tax $5M (2026) + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT welder proposition.