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Average salary by job family in Burlington
| Management | $135,320 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $121,510 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $121,070 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $104,960 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $101,250 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $90,280 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,720 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $77,590 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $71,260 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,700 |
| Construction and Extraction | $64,490 |
| Protective Service | $63,990 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,600 |
| Production | $54,780 |
| Sales and Related | $54,680 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $54,100 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,410 |
| Healthcare Support | $48,040 |
| Personal Care and Service | $46,590 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $45,970 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,170 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,450 |
Highest-paying jobs in Burlington
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$374,040
- Physicians, All Other$373,370
- Surgeons, All Other$365,240
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$357,660
- Neurologists$345,410
- Chief Executives$309,430
- Psychiatrists$308,100
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$280,290
- Family Medicine Physicians$266,790
- Dentists, General$219,200
Most common jobs in Burlington and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,550 | $42,260 | $37,330 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,150 | $99,840 | $98,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,930 | $120,470 | $98,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,770 | $38,710 | $37,190 |
| Cashiers | 2,590 | $37,960 | $36,880 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,230 | $41,000 | $37,780 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,190 | $42,400 | $41,130 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,720 | $50,210 | $49,520 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,520 | $42,570 | $44,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,510 | $61,070 | $61,620 |
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Cost of living in Burlington
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,360 therefore buys what $73,661 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $472,552, 5.2 times the median household income of $90,911.
$472,552typical home value
$90,911median household income
100.9BEA price parity
226,603metro population
Take-home pay in Burlington
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $45,640 | $37,635 | $3,136 |
| Median wage | $60,020 | $48,701 | $4,058 |
| Average wage | $74,360 | $58,499 | $4,875 |
| 75th percentile wage | $84,160 | $64,747 | $5,396 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Salaries for every job in Burlington
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$309K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$174K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$164K
- Human Resources Managers$157K
- Public Relations Managers$156K
- Financial Managers$155K
- Sales Managers$149K
- Purchasing Managers$147K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$146K
- Fundraising Managers$143K
- Training and Development Managers$139K
- Natural Sciences Managers$139K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- General and Operations Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$96K
- Lodging Managers$94K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$94K
- Education Administrators, All Other$91K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$83K
- Food Service Managers$83K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$374K
- Physicians, All Other$373K
- Surgeons, All Other$365K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$358K
- Neurologists$345K
- Psychiatrists$308K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$280K
- Family Medicine Physicians$267K
- Dentists, General$219K
- Pediatricians, General$203K
- Optometrists$164K
- Physician Assistants$156K
- Veterinarians$151K
- Pharmacists$146K
- Nurse Practitioners$140K
- Registered Nurses$100K
- Dental Hygienists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Chiropractors$86K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$80K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$68K
- Opticians, Dispensing$67K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$57K
- Pharmacy Technicians$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Psychiatric Technicians$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Data Scientists$132K
- Software Developers$131K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$123K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Information Security Analysts$115K
- Computer Systems Analysts$112K
- Database Administrators$108K
- Computer Programmers$99K
- Web Developers$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90K
- Statisticians$90K
- Operations Research Analysts$89K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$89K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$87K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$70K
Architecture and Engineering13 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$124K
- Environmental Engineers$114K
- Engineers, All Other$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$113K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93K
- Mechanical Drafters$77K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveyors$74K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$134K
- Management Analysts$122K
- Credit Analysts$120K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$117K
- Loan Officers$102K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$100K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$98K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Project Management Specialists$93K
- Labor Relations Specialists$93K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$92K
- Financial Examiners$91K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Cost Estimators$90K
- Logisticians$89K
- Training and Development Specialists$85K
- Human Resources Specialists$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$78K
- Fundraisers$77K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$74K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$93K
- Chemists$92K
- School Psychologists$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$85K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$81K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$78K
- Chemical Technicians$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56K
- Biological Technicians$56K
Educational Instruction and Library38 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$91K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Instructional Coordinators$88K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$82K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$77K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$73K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$66K
- Tutors$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$49K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18 jobs
- Art Directors$130K
- Technical Writers$100K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$93K
- Writers and Authors$91K
- Editors$90K
- Film and Video Editors$80K
- Interior Designers$80K
- Fashion Designers$79K
- Interpreters and Translators$76K
- Graphic Designers$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- Producers and Directors$68K
- Coaches and Scouts$62K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$55K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$45K
- Floral Designers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$71K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$46K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$94K
- Electricians$72K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$65K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$64K
- Carpenters$62K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Glaziers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Tile and Stone Setters$58K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$49K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$109K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- Security Guards$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$55K
- Firefighters$54K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$46K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$83K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75K
- Health Education Specialists$74K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69K
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68K
- Counselors, All Other$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$67K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
Production30 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$79K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$70K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$62K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Machinists$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Printing Press Operators$54K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Production Workers, All Other$52K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52K
- Food Batchmakers$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Helpers--Production Workers$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Bakers$46K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$45K
- Sewing Machine Operators$43K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$40K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$120K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$107K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$102K
- Insurance Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$75K
- Advertising Sales Agents$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$52K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$38K
Office and Administrative Support34 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$67K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$62K
- Bill and Account Collectors$61K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$55K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Order Clerks$53K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$52K
- Customer Service Representatives$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$44K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$137K
- Air Traffic Controllers$110K
- Crane and Tower Operators$78K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Driver/Sales Workers$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$43K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Parking Attendants$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$66K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52K
- Tour and Travel Guides$47K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$70K
- Waiters and Waitresses$61K
- Bartenders$55K
- Cooks, All Other$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$53K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$44K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$39K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$70K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
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Salary in Burlington: questions
What is a good salary in Burlington?
Half of all workers in the Burlington metro earn less than $60,020 and the average is $74,360. Earning more than $84,160 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Burlington to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,422, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Burlington?
Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($374,040), Physicians, All Other ($373,370), Surgeons, All Other ($365,240).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540), all occupations and 396 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
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