Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $49,050 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $57,390
Employed locally 670
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $52,470
    90th
    $57,390

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,910
    Healthcare Social Workers $92,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Burlington, VT is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Burlington, VT is 8.7% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Burlington?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.