Food Preparation Workers Salary in Vermont

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for food preparation workers in Vermont was $36,550 +3.5% vs national

Vermont vs United States

VermontUnited States
Median annual$36,550$35,320
Median hourly$17.57$16.98
Employment1,350893,600
Location quotient0.771.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Vermont) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

A closer look

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $31,840, median pay is $36,550, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $49,020.

The median wage in Vermont is 3.5% above the national median — a difference of about $1,230 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average food preparation workers salary in Vermont?

The median annual wage in Vermont is $36,550 ($17.57 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Vermont compare to the national average for food preparation workers?

The Vermont median of $36,550 is 3.5% higher than the U.S. median of $35,320.

How many food preparation workers work in Vermont?

Approximately 1,350 are employed in Vermont, per BLS OES.