Dishwashers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $38,100 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $31,240
90th percentile $39,460
Employed locally 350
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,240
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $38,100
    75th
    $38,530
    90th
    $39,460

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 42% Median Dishwashers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    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 Dishwashers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Burlington, VT is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.45 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Burlington, VT is 13.2% above the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $31,240 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.