SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Vermont is $59,140 per year, well above the national median of $35,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Vermont is $59,140 per year, well above the national median of $35,230. The gap of 67.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,840 and $78,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,690 and the ninetieth at $89,330.
The area has 4,040 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 13.3 of every thousand jobs. Vermont ranks number 2nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $61,620. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 295th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,690 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $34,840 | −1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $59,140 | +67.9% |
| 75th | $78,520 | +122.9% |
| 90th | $89,330 | +153.6% |
| Mean | $58,850 | +67.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $61,620 | 1,510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $59,140 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,347US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,140 a year, 67.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,690 to $89,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,040 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $61,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $59,140, or $28.43 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 $35,230, so pay in Vermont is 67.9% 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 Vermont earns more than $89,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,690 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Burlington, at $61,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,040 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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