Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $92,730 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.58
10th percentile $63,380
90th percentile $112,150
Employed locally 140
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,380
    25th
    $72,950
    50th (median)
    $92,730
    75th
    $110,640
    90th
    $112,150

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 102% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Burlington, VT is $44.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.92 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 36.2% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $63,380 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,950.