Physician Assistants Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $141,170 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $67.87
10th percentile $105,230
90th percentile $172,390
Employed locally 180
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,230
    25th
    $113,720
    50th (median)
    $141,170
    75th
    $141,170
    90th
    $172,390

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 155% Median Physician Assistants salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    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
    Nurse Practitioners $128,940
    Pharmacists $145,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Burlington, VT is $67.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.90 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Burlington, VT is 5.9% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $105,230 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,720.