Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $78,690 -6% vs national
Median hourly $37.83
10th percentile $62,200
90th percentile $111,740
Employed locally 50
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,200
    25th
    $66,690
    50th (median)
    $78,690
    75th
    $93,250
    90th
    $111,740

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 87% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    District of Columbia $129,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $48,420
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,720
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,900
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $75,300
    Chemical Technicians $62,020
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $94,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Burlington, VT is $37.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.37 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Burlington, VT is 6% below the national median of $83,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Urban and Regional Planners in Burlington?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $62,200 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,690.