Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $62,730 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.16
10th percentile $50,870
90th percentile $80,520
Employed locally 330
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,870
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $62,730
    75th
    $73,650
    90th
    $80,520

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 69% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,830
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,270
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,650
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Burlington, VT is $30.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.06 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Burlington, VT is 1.6% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $50,870 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.