Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $23,650 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.37
10th percentile $20,840
90th percentile $33,840
Employed locally 2,500
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,840
    25th
    $22,310
    50th (median)
    $23,650
    75th
    $27,970
    90th
    $33,840

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,920
    Midland, TX $28,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,570
    Waco, TX $27,270
    Odessa, TX $27,120

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,080
    Food Preparation Workers $26,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,480
    Bartenders $27,280
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Abilene, TX is $11.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.72 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 22.4% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,840 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,310.