Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $80,090 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,830
90th percentile $176,190
Employed locally 70
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,830
    25th
    $64,550
    50th (median)
    $80,090
    75th
    $104,260
    90th
    $176,190

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 88% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $110,760
    Kentucky $109,970
    Montana $109,760

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Burlington, VT is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Burlington, VT is 8.7% below the national median of $87,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Burlington?

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,830 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,550.