Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Burlington, VT

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

Median annual salary $66,350 +96.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.90
10th percentile $30,110
90th percentile $98,680
Employed locally 1,510
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,110
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $66,350
    75th
    $80,580
    90th
    $98,680

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 73% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,400
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,450
    Bartenders $65,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,460
    Cooks, Fast Food $38,040
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Burlington, VT is $31.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.85 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Burlington, VT is 96.5% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Burlington?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $30,110 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.