Mechanical Engineers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $99,720 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.94
10th percentile $78,720
90th percentile $140,140
Employed locally 350
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,720
    25th
    $82,820
    50th (median)
    $99,720
    75th
    $120,080
    90th
    $140,140

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    Civil Engineers $94,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,800
    Industrial Engineers $104,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,580
    Engineers, All Other $105,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Burlington, VT is $47.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.24 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Burlington, VT is 2.5% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,720 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,820.