Accountants and Auditors Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $80,340 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $58,760
90th percentile $127,490
Employed locally 1,170
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,760
    25th
    $63,580
    50th (median)
    $80,340
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $127,490

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 88% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers$91,500
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73,880
    Human Resources Specialists$78,610
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71,370
    Management Analysts$112,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Burlington, VT is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.79 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Burlington, VT is 1.6% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Burlington?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $58,760 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,580.