Foresters Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $78,040 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $59,300
90th percentile $93,580
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,300
    25th
    $75,880
    50th (median)
    $78,040
    75th
    $79,470
    90th
    $93,580

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 86% Median Foresters salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Foresters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,470
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,520
    Fresno, CA $102,540
    Redding, CA $101,520
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $101,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $98,920

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $48,420
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $75,300
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,900
    Chemical Technicians $62,020
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $94,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Burlington, VT is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Burlington, VT is 10.4% above the national median of $70,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $59,300 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,880.