How much does a bartender make in Burlington?
$49,070a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.59
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $49,070Highest 10%: $95,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| Median | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 75th | $75,640 | $36.37 | |
| 90th | $95,530 | $45.93 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,920 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $61,620 |
| Cook | $57,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,440 |
| Cook | $47,390 |
| Cook | $45,390 |
| Food Server | $41,090 |
| Cook | $38,890 |
| Cook | $38,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $23.59 ($49,070 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $49,070 against $34,340 nationally, 43% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $45,450, so Burlington pays 8% more.
Where does Burlington rank for bartender pay?
15 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,530 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.