Human Resources Specialists Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $78,610 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.80
10th percentile $56,200
90th percentile $117,520
Employed locally 600
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,200
    25th
    $64,600
    50th (median)
    $78,610
    75th
    $98,040
    90th
    $117,520

    Burlington economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $91,500
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,880
    Accountants and Auditors $80,340
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,370
    Management Analysts $112,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Burlington, VT is $37.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.62 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Burlington, VT is 7.8% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Burlington?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,200 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,600.