Biological Technicians pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,890 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Burlington earn between $51,190 and $64,890.
- $44K10th
- $51K25th
- $51KMedian
- $65K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,530 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
| Median | $51,190 | $4,266 | $24.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,190 | $4,266 | $24.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,890 | $5,408 | $31.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Burlington earn about the same as the Vermont average ($54,670) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $55,530 | $51,190 | $44,390 | $64,890 | 170 |
| Vermont | $54,670 | $51,190 | $44,390 | $64,890 | 220 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $55,530, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $45,250 a year, or $3,771 a month and $1,740 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 biological technicians? 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 $55,530 buys what about $55,008 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$65,700
- Manchester, NH$56,650
- Utica, NY$50,540
- Portland, ME$59,670
- Amherst, MA$56,070
- Worcester, MA$68,590
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Burlington: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Burlington?
$26.70 an hour on average, and $24.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Burlington?
About $45,250 a year ($3,771 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,530. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do biological technicians earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
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 19-4021; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 3.10, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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