Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $230,530 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Burlington earn between $93,930 and $173,170.
- $70K10th
- $94K25th
- $129KMedian
- $173K75th
- $231K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $139,030 | $11,586 | $66.84 |
| Median | $129,150 | $10,762 | $62.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,930 | $7,828 | $45.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,170 | $14,431 | $83.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Burlington earn about the same as the Vermont average ($136,720) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $139,030 | $129,150 | $70,110 | $230,530 | 110 |
| Vermont | $136,720 | $131,290 | $78,940 | $203,120 | 290 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $139,030, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $99,313 a year, or $8,276 a month and $3,820 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 natural sciences managers? 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 $139,030 buys what about $137,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$153,980
- Manchester, NH$186,230
- Utica, NY$171,020
- Portland, ME$157,670
- Amherst, MA$151,110
- Worcester, MA$231,760
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Burlington: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Burlington?
$66.84 an hour on average, and $62.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Burlington?
About $99,313 a year ($8,276 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $139,030. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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