Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $40,870 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $50,940
Employed locally 460
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $46,650
    90th
    $50,940

    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 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 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northern Vermont is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northern Vermont is 12.1% 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.