Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $43,570 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $32,470
90th percentile $54,880
Employed locally 820
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,470
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $45,890
    90th
    $54,880

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,910
    Waiters and Waitresses $60,840
    Bartenders $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,430
    Food Preparation Workers $36,540
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northern Vermont is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northern Vermont is 18.3% above the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $32,470 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.