Lawyers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $120,890 -20% vs national
Median hourly $58.12
10th percentile $80,800
90th percentile —
Employed locally 570
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,800
    25th
    $97,100
    50th (median)
    $120,890
    75th
    $175,660

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 133% Median Lawyers salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $64,410
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $161,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Burlington, VT is $58.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.83 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Burlington, VT is 20% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $80,800 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,100.