Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $57,810 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $65,490
Employed locally 220
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $57,810
    75th
    $59,370
    90th
    $65,490

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,330
    Electricians $61,340
    Construction Laborers $47,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Burlington, VT is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 17.8% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.