Data Scientists Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $123,060 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.16
10th percentile $81,220
90th percentile $171,190
Employed locally 120
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,220
    25th
    $95,000
    50th (median)
    $123,060
    75th
    $154,660
    90th
    $171,190

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 135% Median Data Scientists salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$131,000
    Computer User Support Specialists$65,930
    Computer Occupations, All Other$106,620
    Computer Systems Analysts$98,690
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$75,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Burlington, VT is $59.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.03 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Burlington, VT is 9.3% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Burlington?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $81,220 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,000.