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How much does a carpenter make in Burlington?

$62,790a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $30.19 an hour or $5,233 a month.

Hourly
$30.19
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
87 of 390
Jobs in the area
900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,440Median: $62,790Highest 10%: $76,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,440$23.77
25th$52,000$25.00
Median$62,790$30.19
75th$65,700$31.59
90th$76,850$36.95

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Median yearly pay for carpenters.

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Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$84,790
Construction and Building Inspector$68,450
Plumber$67,450
Electrician$66,860
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,520
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$61,500
Glazier$61,110
Sheet Metal Worker$60,800
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,000
Highway Maintenance Worker$59,220
Salaries for every job in Burlington, VT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $30.19 ($62,790 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Burlington than the national average?

Yes: $62,790 against $60,580 nationally, 4% more.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $62,400, so Burlington pays 1% more.

Where does Burlington rank for carpenter pay?

87 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,850 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.