How much does an electrical make in Burlington?

$50,640a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,220 a month.

Hourly: $24.35
Vs. national median: +10%
Rank among cities: 18 of 232
Jobs in the area: 140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $50,640Highest 10%: $58,460

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,860	$18.68
25th	$47,470	$22.82
Median	$50,640	$24.35
75th	$56,360	$27.10
90th	$58,460	$28.11

Other cities in Vermont

Median yearly pay for electricals.

No other city in the state with data.

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Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$97,800
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$81,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$80,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$67,250
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter	$64,760
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$64,130
Welder	$63,460
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$58,640
Separating	$53,570
Inspector	$52,820

Salaries for every job in Burlington, VT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $24.35 ($50,640 a year).

Do electricals make more in Burlington than the national average?

Yes: $50,640 against $45,850 nationally, 10% more.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $48,830, so Burlington pays 4% more.

Where does Burlington rank for electrical pay?

18 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,460 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.