Veterinarians pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $216,700 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Burlington earn between $99,030 and $183,290.
- $93K10th
- $99K25th
- $132KMedian
- $183K75th
- $217K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,160 | $12,597 | $72.67 |
| Median | $131,820 | $10,985 | $63.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,030 | $8,252 | $47.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $183,290 | $15,274 | $88.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Burlington earn 4% more than the Vermont average ($145,030) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $151,160 | $131,820 | $92,980 | $216,700 | 130 |
| Vermont | $145,030 | $131,820 | $91,290 | $213,060 | 280 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $151,160, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $106,682 a year, or $8,890 a month and $4,103 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 veterinarians? 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 $151,160 buys what about $149,739 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 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$152,200
- Manchester, NH$146,250
- Utica, NY$132,170
- Portland, ME$141,060
- Pittsfield, MA$145,070
- Amherst, MA$154,830
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Burlington: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Burlington?
$72.67 an hour on average, and $63.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $92,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Burlington?
About $106,682 a year ($8,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,160. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do veterinarians earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
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 29-1131; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 2.01, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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