Cooks, Short Order Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $39,140 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $46,840
Employed locally 290
National median $35,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $39,140
    75th
    $44,840
    90th
    $46,840

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Short Order salary vs area income 43% Median Cooks, Short Order salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Short Order

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,970
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,700
    Barnstable Town, MA $46,830
    Arizona $46,240
    Washington $46,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,010

    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, Short Order make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Short Order in Burlington, VT is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Cooks, Short Order salaries?

    The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Burlington, VT is 9.9% above the national median of $35,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Short Order in Burlington?

    Entry-level Cooks, Short Order (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.