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How much does a machinist make in Burlington?

$49,860a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $23.97 an hour or $4,155 a month.

Hourly
$23.97
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
295 of 361
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,670Median: $49,860Highest 10%: $79,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,670$19.55
25th$40,670$19.55
Median$49,860$23.97
75th$67,590$32.50
90th$79,030$38.00

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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 a machinist make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $23.97 ($49,860 a year).

Do machinists make more in Burlington than the national average?

No: $49,860 against $58,750 nationally, 15% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $62,680, so Burlington pays 20% less.

Where does Burlington rank for machinist pay?

295 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,030 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.