Civil Engineers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $94,100 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.24
10th percentile $67,370
90th percentile $153,640
Employed locally 310
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,370
    25th
    $77,500
    50th (median)
    $94,100
    75th
    $115,110
    90th
    $153,640

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 104% Median Civil Engineers salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    Mechanical Engineers $99,720
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,800
    Industrial Engineers $104,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,580
    Engineers, All Other $105,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Burlington, VT is $45.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.70 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Burlington, VT is 5.5% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,370 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,500.