How much does a cook make in Vermont?
$45,390a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Vermont. That is $21.82 an hour or $3,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.82
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,210Median: $45,390Highest 10%: $56,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,210 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| Median | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 75th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 90th | $56,180 | $27.01 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $45,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 2. District of Columbia | $46,130 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $45,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $45,420 |
| 5. Vermont | $45,390 |
| 6. Maine | $45,290 |
| 7. California | $44,880 |
| 8. New York | $43,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $21.82 ($45,390 a year).
Do cooks make more in Vermont than the national average?
Yes: $45,390 against $37,390 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Vermont rank for cook pay?
Vermont ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Vermont pays cooks the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $45,390 a year.
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.