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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Burlington-South Burlington, VT

In Burlington-South Burlington, VT, electronics engineers, except computers earn $85,230 at the median — $40.98 an hour. The range runs from $77K at the entry level to $156K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.95), that's roughly $84,428 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,140/month — about 40% of take-home, which is tight.

$85K
Median annual
$40.98/hr
Hourly rate
$77K
Entry level (10th %)
$156K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $85K get you in Burlington-South Burlington?

Estimated take-home pay$5,430/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$2,140/mo
Rent as % of take-home39.4% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$396/mo
Utilities-$198/mo
Transportation-$347/mo
Healthcare *-$230/mo
Left over$2,119/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Burlington-South Burlington’s Regional Price Parity (100.95). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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About electronics engineers, except computers

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 30
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Bar chart showing Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary percentiles in Burlington-South Burlington, VT: 10th percentile $76,730, 25th percentile $76,740, median $85,230, 75th percentile $145,360, 90th percentile $155,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$77K25th$77KMedian$85K75th$145K90th$156K
Bar chart showing Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary percentiles in Burlington-South Burlington, VT: 10th percentile $76,730, 25th percentile $76,740, median $85,230, 75th percentile $145,360, 90th percentile $155,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electronics engineers, except computers (10th percentile) start around $77K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $156K or more, a $79K spread from bottom to top.

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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$162K+27%400
New Jersey$156K+22%1,950
California$155K+21%19,560
Maryland$145K+14%3,850
Washington$137K+7%2,270
Arizona$135K+6%2,360
Maine$134K+5%N/A
Massachusetts$134K+5%5,580
Rhode Island$132K+4%930
Oregon$130K+2%1,170
Texas$127K-1%9,070
Georgia$126K-2%2,740
Hawaii$124K-3%310
South Carolina$123K-3%890
New Mexico$122K-5%980
Illinois$121K-5%1,120
Virginia$120K-6%2,530
New York$115K-10%2,180
Florida$114K-10%4,930
Missouri$114K-11%720
Utah$110K-13%1,110
Ohio$110K-14%3,860
Michigan$109K-15%3,390
Alabama$108K-15%1,780
West Virginia$107K-16%140
Oklahoma$107K-16%1,380
Wisconsin$106K-17%350
Pennsylvania$106K-17%1,380
Indiana$106K-17%1,820
New Hampshire$106K-17%410
Tennessee$105K-17%720
North Carolina$105K-17%1,350
Connecticut$104K-19%1,220
Alaska$102K-20%370
Arkansas$101K-21%260
Montana$100K-21%150
Idaho$100K-22%380
Kansas$100K-22%890
Nevada$98K-23%500
Kentucky$97K-24%360
North Dakota$97K-24%50
Minnesota$96K-25%980
Louisiana$96K-25%510
Wyoming$95K-26%90
Vermont$92K-28%70
Iowa$91K-29%290
Nebraska$86K-33%220
South Dakota$82K-36%140
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Frequently asked questions

How much do electronics engineers, except computers make in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?

The median is $85,230 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,730, and experienced electronics engineers, except computers can clear $155,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $85K enough to live in Burlington-South Burlington?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,430/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,140/month, which eats 39.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a electronics engineers, except computer salary go in Burlington-South Burlington?

Burlington-South Burlington has a Regional Price Parity of 100.95 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electronics engineers, except computer salary is worth about $84,428 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electronics engineers, except computers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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