Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $35,720 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 230
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $32,780
    50th (median)
    $35,720
    75th
    $39,860
    90th
    $52,000

    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 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 Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Southern Vermont is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Southern Vermont is 3.7% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,780.