Optometrists Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $156,000 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $75.00
10th percentile $60,670
90th percentile $187,220
Employed locally 50
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,670
    25th
    $99,810
    50th (median)
    $156,000
    75th
    $183,960
    90th
    $187,220

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 172% Median Optometrists salary is 72% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $65,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,910
    Physical Therapists $97,080
    Dental Hygienists $100,950
    Nurse Practitioners $128,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Burlington, VT is $75.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $120.20 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Burlington, VT is 15.7% above the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Burlington?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,670 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,810.