Electricians Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $61,340 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $89,920
Employed locally 570
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $56,090
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $89,920

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 67% Median Electricians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,330
    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 Electricians make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Burlington, VT is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.48 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Burlington, VT is 1.6% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,090.