Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $56,160 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $51,530
90th percentile $75,890
Employed locally 80
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,530
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $56,160
    75th
    $64,470
    90th
    $75,890

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Anchorage, AK $89,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190

    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
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $94,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Burlington, VT is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Burlington, VT is 3.9% below the national median of $58,440. 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 Technicians in Burlington?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,530 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.