SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Vermont is $107,330 per year, close to the national median of $104,110 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Vermont is $107,330 per year, close to the national median of $104,110 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $83,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $150,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $87,360 to $127,100.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 15th by median wage. Burlington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $110,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 56th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,820 | −19.5% |
| 25th | $87,360 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $107,330 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $127,100 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $150,380 | +44.4% |
| Mean | $112,260 | +7.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $110,200 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $107,330 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$107,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,520US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,330 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,820 to $150,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $110,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $107,330, or $51.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $104,110, so pay in Vermont is 3.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vermont earns more than $150,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,820 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Burlington, at $110,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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