Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,500 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Burlington earn between $60,700 and $90,420.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $78KMedian
- $90K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,860 | $6,488 | $37.43 |
| Median | $77,960 | $6,497 | $37.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,700 | $5,058 | $29.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,420 | $7,535 | $43.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Burlington earn about the same as the Vermont average ($79,540) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $77,860 | $77,960 | $50,960 | $105,500 | 40 |
| Vermont | $79,540 | $77,960 | $49,940 | $109,300 | 90 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $77,860, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $60,731 a year, or $5,061 a month and $2,336 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $77,860 buys what about $77,128 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$96,720
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Amherst, MA$85,630
- Worcester, MA$106,480
- Boston, MA$124,120
- Syracuse, NY$91,100
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Burlington: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Burlington?
$37.43 an hour on average, and $37.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $60,731 a year ($5,061 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,860. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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