Surveyors Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $74,120 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.64
10th percentile $60,350
90th percentile $89,850
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,350
    25th
    $62,600
    50th (median)
    $74,120
    75th
    $79,510
    90th
    $89,850

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 82% Median Surveyors salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    Mechanical Engineers $99,720
    Civil Engineers $94,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,800
    Industrial Engineers $104,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Burlington, VT is $35.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.35 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Burlington, VT is 1.9% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $60,350 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,600.