Electrical Engineers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $109,190 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.49
10th percentile $78,420
90th percentile $177,680
Employed locally 650
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,420
    25th
    $85,240
    50th (median)
    $109,190
    75th
    $134,340
    90th
    $177,680

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $99,720
    Civil Engineers $94,100
    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 Electrical Engineers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Burlington, VT is $52.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.47 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Burlington, VT is 2.4% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,420 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,240.