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Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Burlington-South Burlington, VT

The median pay for a painters, construction and maintenance in Burlington-South Burlington, VT is $50,350/year ($24.21/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.95), that's roughly $49,876 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,140/month — about 65.1% of take-home, which is tight.

$50K
Median annual
$24.21/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$61K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Burlington-South Burlington?

Estimated take-home pay$3,441/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$2,140/mo
Rent as % of take-home62.2% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$396/mo
Utilities-$198/mo
Transportation-$347/mo
Healthcare *-$230/mo
Left over$130/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 painters, construction and maintenances

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 224,180
Burlington-South Burlington, VT employed: 150
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Bar chart showing Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary percentiles in Burlington-South Burlington, VT: 10th percentile $39,910, 25th percentile $49,600, median $50,350, 75th percentile $59,110, 90th percentile $60,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$50KMedian$50K75th$59K90th$61K
Bar chart showing Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary percentiles in Burlington-South Burlington, VT: 10th percentile $39,910, 25th percentile $49,600, median $50,350, 75th percentile $59,110, 90th percentile $60,910. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level painters, construction and maintenances (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Painters, Construction and Maintenance pay across states

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

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Hawaii$68K+39%1,630
Alaska$66K+35%400
Illinois$62K+28%6,700
Minnesota$61K+25%3,480
New Jersey$60K+24%4,230
District of Columbia$60K+23%420
Washington$59K+20%8,820
California$57K+18%37,780
North Dakota$57K+18%460
Maine$56K+16%1,950
New York$56K+15%14,670
Massachusetts$56K+15%4,830
Delaware$56K+15%530
Ohio$54K+10%6,050
Connecticut$54K+10%2,010
Nevada$52K+7%3,430
Rhode Island$51K+6%780
Pennsylvania$50K+3%6,110
Missouri$50K+3%4,210
Wisconsin$50K+3%3,430
Indiana$50K+3%3,570
New Hampshire$50K+2%990
Vermont$49K+2%650
Michigan$49K+1%4,930
Maryland$49K+1%3,440
Montana$49K+1%980
Oregon$49K+0%4,780
Iowa$49K+0%1,730
Georgia$48K-2%3,310
Arizona$47K-3%6,780
South Dakota$47K-4%670
Idaho$46K-4%2,000
Florida$46K-5%20,910
New Mexico$46K-6%1,280
Utah$46K-6%3,350
Wyoming$46K-6%530
Alabama$46K-6%1,750
Kentucky$46K-6%1,450
Oklahoma$46K-6%1,830
Nebraska$45K-7%1,580
Kansas$45K-8%1,680
Virginia$45K-8%5,300
Texas$44K-9%18,700
North Carolina$44K-10%4,340
Louisiana$44K-10%4,050
West Virginia$43K-11%800
South Carolina$43K-12%2,060
Mississippi$41K-16%810
Tennessee$41K-16%3,630
Arkansas$38K-21%910
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Frequently asked questions

How much do painters, construction and maintenances make in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?

The median is $50,350 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,910, and experienced painters, construction and maintenances can clear $60,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Burlington-South Burlington?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,441/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,140/month, which eats 62.2% 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 painters, construction and maintenance 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 painters, construction and maintenance salary is worth about $49,876 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do painters, construction and maintenances 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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