Machinists Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $50,580 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.32
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $82,110
Employed locally 100
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $39,390
    50th (median)
    $50,580
    75th
    $69,590
    90th
    $82,110

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 56% Median Machinists salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Batchmakers $46,120
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $58,360
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,600
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Burlington, VT is $24.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Burlington, VT is 9.9% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,390.