Occupational Therapists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,090 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Burlington earn between $86,540 and $106,660.
- $70K10th
- $87K25th
- $99KMedian
- $107K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,170 | $8,181 | $47.20 |
| Median | $98,710 | $8,226 | $47.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,540 | $7,212 | $41.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,660 | $8,888 | $51.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Burlington earn 6% more than the Vermont average ($92,960) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $98,170 | $98,710 | $69,640 | $126,090 | 120 |
| Vermont | $92,960 | $93,340 | $69,120 | $118,110 | 320 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $98,170, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $73,678 a year, or $6,140 a month and $2,834 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 occupational therapists? 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 $98,170 buys what about $97,247 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$90,420
- Albany, NY$86,910
- Manchester, NH$87,350
- Utica, NY$85,910
- Lewiston, ME$86,840
- Portland, ME$87,790
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Burlington: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Burlington?
$47.20 an hour on average, and $47.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $73,678 a year ($6,140 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,170. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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