Firefighters Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $45,310 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $58,240
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $45,310
    75th
    $53,450
    90th
    $58,240

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 50% Median Firefighters salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $45,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Burlington, VT is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Burlington, VT is 23.9% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.