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How much does a welder make in Burlington?

$63,460a year

Median yearly pay for welders 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
+18%
Rank among cities
24 of 382
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,300Median: $63,460Highest 10%: $78,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,300$23.22
25th$59,140$28.43
Median$63,460$30.51
75th$68,720$33.04
90th$78,110$37.55

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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
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,640
Separating$53,570
Inspector$52,820
Extruding$52,340
Salaries for every job in Burlington, VT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder 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 welders make more in Burlington than the national average?

Yes: $63,460 against $53,750 nationally, 18% more.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?

The median in Vermont is $60,890, so Burlington pays 4% more.

Where does Burlington rank for welder pay?

24 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,110 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.