How much does a retail salesperson make in Burlington?
$37,330a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $37,330Highest 10%: $55,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| Median | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $45,440 | $21.85 | |
| 90th | $55,310 | $26.59 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $116,800 |
| Security | $88,280 |
| Sales Representative | $87,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $82,470 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $79,680 |
| Sales Representative | $75,400 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $71,990 |
| Travel Agent | $60,560 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $59,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $58,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $17.95 ($37,330 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $37,330 against $35,410 nationally, 5% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $37,400, so Burlington pays 0% more.
Where does Burlington rank for retail salesperson pay?
36 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,310 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.