SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Burlington
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Burlington, VT is $37,190 per year, 19.2% above the national median of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Burlington, VT is $37,190 per year, 19.2% above the national median of $31,200. Pay ranges from under $31,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,110 to $39,680.
Employment stands at 2,770, or 23.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 384th of 396 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,140 | −0.2% |
| 25th | $35,110 | +12.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,190 | +19.2% |
| 75th | $39,680 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $47,470 | +52.1% |
| Mean | $38,710 | +24.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Burlington sit close to the national average, so $37,190 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,949US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,190 a year, 19.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,140 to $47,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,770 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Burlington, VT?
The median annual wage is $37,190, or $17.88 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 $31,200, so pay in Burlington, VT is 19.2% 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 $47,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,140 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 2,770 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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