Baristas Salary in Vermont
Baristas in Vermont earn a median of $36,030 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,450; the top 10% earn over $46,080. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Vermont
Similar jobs in Vermont
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,580 median in Vermont
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,120 median in Vermont
- Cooks, Fast Food$38,230 median in Vermont
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,030 median in Vermont
- Waiters and Waitresses$59,140 median in Vermont
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,540 median in Vermont
Baristas pay in Vermont
How much do baristas make in Vermont?
The median is $36,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,450 and the top 10% earn over $46,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.