Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $45,690 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $50,380
Employed locally 450
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $37,880
    50th (median)
    $45,690
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $50,380

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 50% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,400
    Waiters and Waitresses$66,350
    Cooks, Restaurant$45,450
    Bartenders$65,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,460
    Cooks, Fast Food$38,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Burlington, VT is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.77 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Burlington, VT is 25.3% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Burlington?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,880.