Medical Assistants Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $44,020 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $52,720
Employed locally 540
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $40,850
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $49,480
    90th
    $52,720

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Assistants salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $44,750
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,540
    Dental Assistants $59,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,300
    Phlebotomists $46,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Burlington, VT is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Burlington, VT is 0.4% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Burlington?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,850.