Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $105,680 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.81
10th percentile $65,940
90th percentile $217,920
Employed locally 280
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,940
    25th
    $83,110
    50th (median)
    $105,680
    75th
    $167,070
    90th
    $217,920

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Alaska $147,190

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$94,040
    Managers, All Other$132,720
    Financial Managers$136,560
    Construction Managers$101,160
    Sales Managers$125,880
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Burlington, VT is $50.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.88 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Burlington, VT is 1.7% above the national median of $103,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Burlington?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,940 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,110.