How much does a substance abuse make in Burlington?
$66,540a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $31.99 an hour or $5,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.99
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $66,540Highest 10%: $93,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| Median | $66,540 | $31.99 | |
| 75th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| 90th | $93,240 | $44.83 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $84,220 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,210 |
| Child | $67,910 |
| Counselor | $64,280 |
| Educational | $62,920 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $57,880 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,570 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,500 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $49,840 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $47,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $31.99 ($66,540 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $66,540 against $59,350 nationally, 12% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $61,810, so Burlington pays 8% more.
Where does Burlington rank for substance abuse pay?
53 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,240 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.