Burlington engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$115,120
Burlington
Top earners
$180,551
Higher end
vs national
-4% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
VT
Vermont
Engineers in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro earn an estimated $115,120, -4% vs national, with top earners near $180,551. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Burlington
Estimated pay for each discipline in Burlington. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $165,020 | $213,320 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $131,000 | $210,650 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $131,000 | $210,650 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $131,000 | $210,650 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $131,000 | $210,650 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $131,000 | $210,650 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $131,000 | $210,650 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $109,190 | $177,680 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $105,950 | $163,890 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $105,950 | $163,890 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $105,950 | $163,890 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $105,950 | $163,890 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $104,680 | $139,120 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,720 | $140,140 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $94,100 | $153,640 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$165,020
90th
$213,320
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$131,000
90th
$210,650
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$131,000
90th
$210,650
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$131,000
90th
$210,650
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$131,000
90th
$210,650
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$131,000
90th
$210,650
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$131,000
90th
$210,650
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$109,190
90th
$177,680
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,950
90th
$163,890
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$105,950
90th
$163,890
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,950
90th
$163,890
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$105,950
90th
$163,890
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$104,680
90th
$139,120
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,720
90th
$140,140
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$94,100
90th
$153,640
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What affects engineering pay in Burlington
- ▹Local market. Burlington pay runs -4% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Vermont statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Burlington, raising or lowering local pay.
Engineer salaries in Burlington — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Burlington-South Burlington, VT, weighted by local employment (2,970 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →