Recreation Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $36,120 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $50,000
Employed locally 370
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $33,720
    50th (median)
    $36,120
    75th
    $42,440
    90th
    $50,000

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Recreation Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,430
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $49,860
    Animal Caretakers $36,780
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $51,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Burlington, VT is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.18 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 2.1% above the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,720.