Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $39,730 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.10
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $53,220
Employed locally 280
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $36,040
    50th (median)
    $39,730
    75th
    $41,910
    90th
    $53,220

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 44% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    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 Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Burlington, VT is $19.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Burlington, VT is 15.3% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Burlington?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,040.