Occupational Therapists Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $95,160 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.75
10th percentile $67,260
90th percentile $112,090
Employed locally 110
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,260
    25th
    $81,680
    50th (median)
    $95,160
    75th
    $99,100
    90th
    $112,090

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 105% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,910
    Physical Therapists $97,080
    Nurse Practitioners $128,940
    Pharmacists $145,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Burlington, VT is $45.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.62 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Burlington, VT is 3.2% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Burlington?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,260 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,680.