Light Truck Drivers pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,950 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Burlington earn between $37,510 and $61,530.
- $31K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $62K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,700 | $4,225 | $24.38 |
| Median | $47,430 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,510 | $3,126 | $18.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,530 | $5,128 | $29.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Burlington earn 5% more than the Vermont average ($48,430) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $50,700 | $47,430 | $31,330 | $63,950 | 910 |
| Vermont | $48,430 | $45,090 | $30,720 | $65,130 | 2,050 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $50,700, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $41,531 a year, or $3,461 a month and $1,597 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross 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.
Is Burlington a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $50,700 buys what about $50,223 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$44,990
- Albany, NY$44,020
- Manchester, NH$51,120
- Utica, NY$41,650
- Lewiston, ME$55,700
- Portland, ME$50,730
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Burlington: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Burlington?
$24.37 an hour on average, and $22.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Burlington?
About $41,531 a year ($3,461 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,700. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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. SOC code 53-3033; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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