Optometrists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $250,020 or more. The middle half of optometrists in Burlington earn between $129,030 and $190,820.
- $102K10th
- $129K25th
- $144KMedian
- $191K75th
- $250K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $163,660 | $13,638 | $78.68 |
| Median | $143,700 | $11,975 | $69.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $129,030 | $10,752 | $62.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $190,820 | $15,902 | $91.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Optometrists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Optometrists in Burlington earn 12% more than the Vermont average ($146,240) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($141,550). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $136,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $163,660 | $143,700 | $101,610 | $250,020 | 30 |
| Vermont | $146,240 | $137,290 | $60,290 | $194,190 | 90 |
| United States | $141,550 | $136,570 | $74,870 | $202,180 | 42,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Optometrists salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $163,660, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $114,276 a year, or $9,523 a month and $4,395 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% 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 optometrists? 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 $163,660 buys what about $162,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Optometrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$146,400
- Manchester, NH$127,670
- Portland, ME$154,900
- Amherst, MA$143,250
- Worcester, MA$147,800
- Springfield, MA$140,490
Highest-paying cities for optometrists
Roanoke, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($219,610).
- Roanoke, VA$219,610
- Wilmington, NC$204,680
- Trenton, NJ$186,160
- Fort Collins, CO$183,350
- Santa Rosa, CA$172,860
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Optometrists salary in Burlington: questions
How much do optometrists make an hour in Burlington?
$78.68 an hour on average, and $69.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level optometrists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $129,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the optometrists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $114,276 a year ($9,523 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $163,660. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do optometrists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($141,550).
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 29-1041; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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