Environmental Engineers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $109,880 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.83
10th percentile $81,490
90th percentile $154,640
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,490
    25th
    $84,290
    50th (median)
    $109,880
    75th
    $153,440
    90th
    $154,640

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Burlington, VT is $52.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.35 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Burlington, VT is 5.5% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,490 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,290.