SOC 35-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bartenders — Burlington
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
The median wage for Bartenders in Burlington, VT is $49,070 per year, well above the national median of $34,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bartenders in Burlington, VT is $49,070 per year, well above the national median of $34,340. The gap of 42.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,570 and $75,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,200 and the ninetieth at $95,530.
The area has 780 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.5 of every thousand jobs. Of the 396 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 311th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | −12.1% |
| 25th | $34,570 | +0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,070 | +42.9% |
| 75th | $75,640 | +120.3% |
| 90th | $95,530 | +178.2% |
| Mean | $54,930 | +60.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington sit close to the national average, so $49,070 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$49,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,071US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,070 a year, 42.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,200 to $95,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 780 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bartenders in Burlington, VT?
The median annual wage is $49,070, or $23.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,340, so pay in Burlington, VT is 42.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Burlington, VT earns more than $95,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 780 jobs in this occupation in Burlington, VT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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