How much does a waiter and waitress make in Burlington?
$61,620a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.63
- Vs. national median
- +75%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $61,620Highest 10%: $89,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| Median | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 75th | $78,590 | $37.78 | |
| 90th | $89,130 | $42.85 |
Other cities in Vermont
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Burlington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $69,920 |
| Cook | $57,320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $51,440 |
| Bartender | $49,070 |
| 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 waiter and waitress make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $29.63 ($61,620 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $61,620 against $35,230 nationally, 75% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $59,140, so Burlington pays 4% more.
Where does Burlington rank for waiter and waitress pay?
2 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,130 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.