Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Burlington, VT?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.7% of gross income.
Burlington rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Vermont state estimate).
About rent and a plumber salary
Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Vermont cities have lower median rent than Burlington, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:
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Can a plumber afford rent in Burlington, VT?
Median rent in Burlington is $1,990 a month. A typical plumber in Vermont earns about $65,087 a year, which makes that rent 36.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a plumber afford in Burlington?
Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Vermont (~$65,087/yr) supports up to $1,627 a month in rent. Burlington's current median rent is $1,990/mo, which is $363/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Burlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a plumber in Vermont works roughly 63.6 hours a month to cover Burlington's median rent of $1,990.
Where is rent cheaper than Burlington for a plumber?
Nearby Vermont cities with lower median rent include Hartford ($1,954/mo), Hartford ($1,902/mo), Hartford ($1,895/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.