Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $33,800 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $46,380
Employed locally 1,830
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $31,060
    50th (median)
    $33,800
    75th
    $40,660
    90th
    $46,380

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $53,460
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,770
    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 Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southern Vermont is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southern Vermont is 10.9% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,060.