Vermont Wages 35-2014.00 - Cooks, Restaurant Bright Outlook  

In Vermont:

  • Workers on average earn $45,390.
  • 10% of workers earn $31,210 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $56,180 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $37,390.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,700 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $47,900 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$28,700$34,010$37,390$44,620$47,900
Vermont$31,210$37,470$45,390$47,340$56,180
Burlington-South Burlington, VT$31,020$37,880$45,390$47,690$58,820
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area$35,550$37,390$45,990$47,280$56,160
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area$30,470$36,080$44,530$46,620$49,450

In Vermont:

  • Workers on average earn $21.82 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $15.00 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $27.01 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $17.98 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.80 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $23.03 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$13.80$16.35$17.98$21.45$23.03
Vermont$15.00$18.02$21.82$22.76$27.01
Burlington-South Burlington, VT$14.91$18.21$21.82$22.93$28.28
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area$17.09$17.98$22.11$22.73$27.00
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area$14.65$17.34$21.41$22.41$23.77