Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Burlington
396 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Burlington belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $517,900 per year. The lowest published median is $31,120.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $517,900 | 150 | |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | $453,590 | 120 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $449,910 | — | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $444,290 | 70 | |
| 5 | Neurologists | $434,730 | — | |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $409,950 | 50 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $242,250 | 90 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $237,600 | 100 | |
| 9 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $216,300 | 140 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $215,350 | 90 | |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $210,940 | 90 | |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,070 | 180 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $163,560 | 200 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,070 | 400 | |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $161,490 | 40 | |
| 16 | Pharmacists | $155,540 | 250 | |
| 17 | Art Directors | $153,890 | 50 | |
| 18 | Optometrists | $143,700 | 30 | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $140,800 | 120 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $139,780 | 50 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $138,920 | 160 | |
| 22 | Commercial Pilots | $137,810 | — | |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | $136,000 | 260 | |
| 24 | Financial Managers | $134,650 | 690 | |
| 25 | Fundraising Managers | $133,560 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,120 | 440 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $32,330 | 40 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $32,420 | 90 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,390 | 80 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $33,540 | 340 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $34,590 | 160 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,760 | 200 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,670 | 150 |
| Cashiers | $36,880 | 2,590 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,040 | 450 |
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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