Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Burlington
263 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Burlington belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $350,130 per year. The lowest published median is $27,140.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $350,130 | 90 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $166,330 | 60 | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,490 | 150 | |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | $164,770 | 80 | |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | $163,020 | 40 | |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | $152,870 | 30 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,080 | 60 | |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | $135,220 | 60 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $134,760 | 190 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,980 | 80 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $130,730 | 120 | |
| 12 | Veterinarians | $129,800 | 40 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $129,740 | 200 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $127,570 | 270 | |
| 15 | Electrical Engineers | $119,650 | 30 | |
| 16 | Computer Systems Analysts | $118,590 | 100 | |
| 17 | Computer Network Architects | $118,130 | 50 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $113,200 | 50 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,690 | 180 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $112,090 | 180 | |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,090 | 200 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $104,470 | 180 | |
| 23 | Administrative Services Managers | $104,010 | 80 | |
| 24 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $103,690 | 110 | |
| 25 | Information Security Analysts | $103,140 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,140 | 230 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,170 | 240 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,450 | 1,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,710 | 1,480 |
| Recreation Workers | $27,860 | 140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,100 | 230 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,620 | 180 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $28,670 | 90 |
| Cashiers | $28,690 | 1,950 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $29,190 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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