Bartenders Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $65,480 +95.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.48
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $99,360
Employed locally 850
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $65,480
    75th
    $97,950
    90th
    $99,360

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 72% Median Bartenders salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,030

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,400
    Waiters and Waitresses $66,350
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,460
    Cooks, Fast Food $38,040
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Burlington, VT is $31.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Burlington, VT is 95.3% above the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Burlington?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.