The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Vermont is $41,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,160.
Pay spans roughly $34,960 at the 10th percentile to $50,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.72 per hour. An estimated 1,350 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Vermont.
| Median (annual) | $41,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.72 |
| 10th percentile | $34,960 |
| 90th percentile | $50,380 |
| Employment | 1,350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.