Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $60,840 +80.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $98,110
Employed locally 1,130
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $31,800
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $77,890
    90th
    $98,110

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570

    Related occupations in Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,910
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,570
    Bartenders $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,430
    Food Preparation Workers $36,540
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northern Vermont is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.34 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northern Vermont is 80.2% 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,800.