Median DOL Salary
$97,654
Total DOL Filings
627
Companies Hiring
81
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Burlington, VT$97,654
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Burlington, VT is 60.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Burlington
Highest-Paying Occupations in Burlington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | -16.6% | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | -13.8% | 14 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $63,690 | -30.4% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,982 | -39.4% | 8 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,377 | N/A | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,000 | -28.6% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $54,080 | -53.3% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $52,500 | -22.1% | 16 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $48,550 | -36.4% | 6 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,460 | -53.7% | 22 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $43,860 | -29.6% | 5 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $43,692 | N/A | 5 |
| Microbiologists | $42,000 | N/A | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Vermont
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Vermont.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $233,160 | 350 |
| Dentists, General | $230,990 | 220 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,840 | 200 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $205,130 | 40 |
| Pediatricians, General | $184,450 | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $166,190 | 530 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,030 | 360 |
| Optometrists | $156,000 | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $151,010 | 640 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $141,080 | 90 |
Salary Trend in Burlington, VT
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Burlington, VT has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,500 | $71,117 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,000 | $70,681 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $63,690 | $55,576 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,982 | $51,468 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,377 | $48,322 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.