Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $53,460 +58.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $95,770
Employed locally 1,090
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $30,260
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $75,970
    90th
    $95,770

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760
    Hawaii $48,570

    Related occupations in Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,800
    Cooks, Restaurant$43,770
    Bartenders$37,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,000
    Dishwashers$35,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southern Vermont is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southern Vermont is 58.4% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,260.