Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $35,400 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $48,550
Employed locally 2,340
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $32,120
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $38,820
    90th
    $48,550

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Burlington, VT is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 16.1% above the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,120.