Labor Relations Specialists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,730 or more. The middle half of labor relations specialists in Burlington earn between $67,970 and $110,650.
- $62K10th
- $68K25th
- $84KMedian
- $111K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,550 | $7,712 | $44.50 |
| Median | $83,970 | $6,998 | $40.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,970 | $5,664 | $32.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,650 | $9,221 | $53.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Labor Relations Specialists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Labor relations specialists in Burlington earn about the same as the Vermont average ($93,600) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($98,720). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $95,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $92,550 | $83,970 | $62,290 | $140,730 | 80 |
| Vermont | $93,600 | $85,870 | $62,290 | $140,380 | 120 |
| United States | $98,720 | $95,420 | $50,490 | $156,180 | 64,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Labor Relations Specialists salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $92,550, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $70,095 a year, or $5,841 a month and $2,696 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 labor relations specialists? 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 $92,550 buys what about $91,680 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Labor Relations Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$108,620
- Manchester, NH$86,670
- Utica, NY$89,110
- Portland, ME$97,600
- Worcester, MA$111,130
- Springfield, MA$99,360
Highest-paying cities for labor relations specialists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,310).
- Vallejo, CA$165,310
- Bellingham, WA$136,810
- San Jose, CA$132,160
- Santa Cruz, CA$126,580
- San Francisco, CA$125,990
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Labor Relations Specialists salary in Burlington: questions
How much do labor relations specialists make an hour in Burlington?
$44.50 an hour on average, and $40.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level labor relations specialists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the labor relations specialists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $70,095 a year ($5,841 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,550. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do labor relations specialists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($98,720).
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 13-1075; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.4%.
- 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 1.60, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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