Food Preparation Workers Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $38,070 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $49,260
Employed locally 370
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $34,130
    50th (median)
    $38,070
    75th
    $45,370
    90th
    $49,260

    Burlington economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    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 Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Burlington, VT is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.56 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Burlington, VT is 11.3% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Burlington?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,130.