How much does a food server make in Vermont?
$37,540a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Vermont. That is $18.05 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.05
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,970Median: $37,540Highest 10%: $54,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,970 | $15.85 | |
| 25th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 75th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $54,380 | $26.14 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $41,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 6. District of Columbia | $37,920 |
| 7. Hawaii | $37,920 |
| 8. Maine | $37,680 |
| 9. Vermont | $37,540 |
| 10. North Dakota | $36,910 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,750 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $36,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $18.05 ($37,540 a year).
Do food servers make more in Vermont than the national average?
Yes: $37,540 against $35,360 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Vermont rank for food server pay?
Vermont ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Vermont pays food servers the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $41,090 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.