Industrial Engineers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $104,680 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.33
10th percentile $75,760
90th percentile $139,120
Employed locally 260
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,760
    25th
    $83,470
    50th (median)
    $104,680
    75th
    $124,030
    90th
    $139,120

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    Mechanical Engineers $99,720
    Civil Engineers $94,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,800
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,580
    Engineers, All Other $105,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Burlington, VT is $50.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.64 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Burlington, VT is 3.5% above the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,760 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,470.