Waiters and Waitresses pay in Vermont
In Vermont, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $28.43 an hour ($59,140 a year). About 4,040 people work in this job there.
That is 68% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). Vermont ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Vermont
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.28 | $29,690 |
| 25% of workers | $16.75 | $34,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.43 | $59,140 |
| 75% of workers | $37.75 | $78,520 |
| 90% of workers | $42.95 | $89,330 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Vermont metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington | $61,620 | 1,510 |
Vermont unemployment rate: 2.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Vermont
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,030 |
| Bartenders | $45,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $49,820 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,550 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,080 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,540 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,830 |
| Food Service Managers | $77,910 |
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