Data Scientists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,300 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Burlington earn between $115,230 and $148,550.
- $85K10th
- $115K25th
- $132KMedian
- $149K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $132,300 | $11,025 | $63.61 |
| Median | $131,820 | $10,985 | $63.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $115,230 | $9,602 | $55.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $148,550 | $12,379 | $71.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Data scientists in Burlington earn 7% more than the Vermont average ($123,640) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $132,300 | $131,820 | $84,710 | $162,300 | 100 |
| Vermont | $123,640 | $127,070 | $76,570 | $160,430 | 200 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $132,300, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $95,225 a year, or $7,935 a month and $3,662 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 data scientists? 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 $132,300 buys what about $131,056 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 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$112,300
- Albany, NY$107,210
- Manchester, NH$110,560
- Utica, NY$93,490
- Lewiston, ME$88,880
- Portland, ME$102,400
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Burlington: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Burlington?
$63.61 an hour on average, and $63.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $115,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $95,225 a year ($7,935 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $132,300. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do data scientists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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