Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $35,890 +19% vs national
Median hourly $17.26
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $39,100
Employed locally 340
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $35,890
    75th
    $36,830
    90th
    $39,100

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 38% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,830
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,910
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,670

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,710
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,170
    Food Preparation Workers $37,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,030
    Bartenders $46,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Olympia, WA is $17.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.03 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Olympia, WA is 19% above the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Olympia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.