Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,060 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $48,880
90th percentile $91,510
Employed locally 180
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,880
    25th
    $58,560
    50th (median)
    $65,060
    75th
    $77,870
    90th
    $91,510

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,910
    Waiters and Waitresses$60,840
    Cooks, Restaurant$43,570
    Bartenders$46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,430
    Food Preparation Workers$36,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northern Vermont is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northern Vermont is 6.7% above the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $48,880 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,560.