Food Preparation Workers Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $36,460 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.53
10th percentile $30,740
90th percentile $48,170
Employed locally 380
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,740
    25th
    $34,010
    50th (median)
    $36,460
    75th
    $45,070
    90th
    $48,170

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,800
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Southern Vermont is $17.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Southern Vermont is 6.5% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,740 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,010.