How much does a physician make in Burlington?
$517,900a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $248.99 an hour or $43,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $248.99
- Vs. national median
- +95%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $111,400Median: $517,900Highest 10%: $517,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $111,400 | $53.56 | |
| 25th | $215,400 | $103.54 | |
| Median | $517,900 | $248.99 | |
| 75th | $517,900 | $248.99 | |
| 90th | $517,900 | $248.99 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $453,600 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $449,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $444,300 |
| Neurologist | $434,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $410,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $242,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $216,300 |
| Pediatrician | $215,400 |
| Dentist | $210,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $163,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $248.99 ($517,900 a year).
Do physicians make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $517,900 against $265,900 nationally, 95% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $343,100, so Burlington pays 51% more.
Where does Burlington rank for physician pay?
1 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $111,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $517,900 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.