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Food Preparation Workers in Vermont earned a median of $36,550 a year ($17.57 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $35,320; 1,350 were employed there, ranking #12 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,550 | $35,320 |
| Mean annual wage | $38,850 | $35,290 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.57 | $16.98 |
| 10th percentile | $31,840 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $35,220 | $29,950 |
| 75th percentile | $42,920 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $49,020 | $45,340 |
| Employment | 1,350 | 893,600 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.427 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.77 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.