How much does a counselor make in Burlington?
$64,280a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $30.90 an hour or $5,357 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.90
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,530Median: $64,280Highest 10%: $84,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,530 | $25.74 | |
| 25th | $55,140 | $26.51 | |
| Median | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| 75th | $72,990 | $35.09 | |
| 90th | $84,100 | $40.43 |
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How much does a counselor make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $30.90 ($64,280 a year).
Do counselors make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $64,280 against $50,860 nationally, 26% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $56,220, so Burlington pays 14% more.
Where does Burlington rank for counselor pay?
20 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,100 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.