Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $36,540 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $31,610
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 500
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,610
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $43,230
    90th
    $47,840

    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 Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,910
    Waiters and Waitresses$60,840
    Cooks, Restaurant$43,570
    Bartenders$46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northern Vermont is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northern Vermont is 6.8% 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,610 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.