Carpenters Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $63,330 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $79,840
Employed locally 810
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $54,660
    50th (median)
    $63,330
    75th
    $75,900
    90th
    $79,840

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 70% Median Carpenters salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $61,340
    Construction Laborers $47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,240
    Sheet Metal Workers $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Burlington, VT is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Burlington, VT is 6.8% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Burlington?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,660.