Nursing Assistants Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $44,750 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $49,850
Employed locally 1,080
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $42,130
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $49,160
    90th
    $49,850

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,540
    Medical Assistants $44,020
    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 Nursing Assistants make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Burlington, VT is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.05 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Burlington, VT is 13.2% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,130.