DOL Median (Burlington, VT)
$43,860
vs National
-12.5%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,272
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,860
-12.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Burlington, VT earns $43,860 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,272 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Burlington, VT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Vermont | $46,430 | 7 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Burlington, VT?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Burlington, VT is $43,860 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Burlington, VT a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Burlington, VT earns 12.5% less than the national median of $50,108, or $38,272 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.