Food Service Manager Salary in Vermont (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Food Service Managers in Vermont, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Vermont Median
$77,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $69,390
State Rank
#13 of 51
500 employed here

How much does a Food Service Manager make in Vermont?

Food Service Managers in Vermont take home a median of $77,910 annually — roughly $37.46 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $69,390.

Within Vermont, entry-level pay starts around $43,100 while the top 10% make $134,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,850 and $98,940 a year.

Food Service Manager salary range in Vermont

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,100$20.72
25th percentile (early career)$64,850$31.18
50th percentile (median)$77,910$37.46
75th percentile (experienced)$98,940$47.57
90th percentile (top earners)$134,010$64.43

How Vermont compares

Vermont ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories for Food Service Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$95,190
2Massachusetts$92,240
3Hawaii$87,800
4New York$84,200
5Rhode Island$82,850

Working as a Food Service Manager in Vermont

Nationally, about 238,000 people work as Food Service Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Vermont pay ($77,910) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Service Manager make in Vermont?
The median Food Service Manager salary in Vermont is $77,910 per year, or about $37.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,100 at the entry level to $134,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Vermont pay compare to the national average?
Vermont pays Food Service Managers about 12% more than the national median of $69,390. Vermont ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Vermont a good state for Food Service Managers?
Yes on pay — Vermont pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,910 a year. About 500 Food Service Managers are employed in Vermont. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Vermont?
The highest-paying occupations in Vermont include Surgeon, All Other ($438,530), Anesthesiologist ($434,780), Neurologist ($434,730), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.