As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Burlington, VT is $95,626, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,839 weekly, or $7,969 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Burlington, VT vary widely, spanning from $79,989 to $105,880. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,441) and 75th percentile ($100,993), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,880 per year. This $13,552 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Burlington Forensic Engineer often earn 2.9% higher than national averages. However, Burlington currently ranks 317 statewide for Forensic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $79,989 Burlington, VT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $87,441 Burlington, VT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $95,626 Burlington, VT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $100,993 Burlington, VT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $105,880 Burlington, VT April 01, 2026
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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  1. This Job:

    Forensic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Engineer in Burlington, VT. The base salary for Forensic Engineer ranges from $87,441 to $100,993 with the average base salary of $95,626. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,144 to $117,516 with the average total cash compensation of $103,702.
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About Burlington, Vermont    Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canad....More

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