Chemical Technicians pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,040 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Burlington earn between $54,440 and $87,570.
- $47K10th
- $54K25th
- $65KMedian
- $88K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,970 | $5,748 | $33.16 |
| Median | $65,060 | $5,422 | $31.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,440 | $4,537 | $26.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,570 | $7,298 | $42.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Burlington earn about the same as the Vermont average ($69,860) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $68,970 | $65,060 | $47,390 | $89,040 | 100 |
| Vermont | $69,860 | $65,560 | $49,530 | $89,040 | 150 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $68,970, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $55,063 a year, or $4,589 a month and $2,118 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 chemical technicians? 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 $68,970 buys what about $68,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$67,090
- Manchester, NH$49,830
- Portland, ME$58,560
- Worcester, MA$66,140
- Springfield, MA$65,950
- Boston, MA$70,920
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Burlington: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Burlington?
$33.16 an hour on average, and $31.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Burlington?
About $55,063 a year ($4,589 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,970. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
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 19-4031; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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