Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $94,290 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.33
10th percentile $68,640
90th percentile $122,860
Employed locally 90
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,640
    25th
    $75,880
    50th (median)
    $94,290
    75th
    $107,870
    90th
    $122,860

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $48,420
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $75,300
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,900
    Chemical Technicians $62,020
    School Psychologists $79,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Burlington, VT is $45.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.51 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Burlington, VT is 12.4% above the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Burlington?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $68,640 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,880.