Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $43,770 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $31,950
90th percentile $54,880
Employed locally 870
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,950
    25th
    $37,520
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $45,960
    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,800
    Waiters and Waitresses $53,460
    Bartenders $37,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,000
    Dishwashers $35,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Southern Vermont is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Southern Vermont is 18.8% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $31,950 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,520.