How much does a life make in Burlington?
$63,460a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,060Median: $63,460Highest 10%: $90,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $79,660 | $38.30 | |
| 90th | $90,860 | $43.68 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,100 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $89,090 |
| Chemist | $86,120 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $85,030 |
| School Psychologist | $82,910 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $78,980 |
| Geoscientist | $78,570 |
| Medical Scientist | $66,500 |
| Chemical Technician | $65,060 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technician | $62,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $30.51 ($63,460 a year).
Do lifes make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $63,460 against $62,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $63,460, so Burlington pays 0% more.
Where does Burlington rank for life pay?
60 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,860 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.