Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,340 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.10
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $37,570
Employed locally 1,400
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $28,390
    50th (median)
    $29,340
    75th
    $35,850
    90th
    $37,570

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,200
    Food Preparation Workers $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $48,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,370
    Bartenders $28,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Alaska is $14.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Alaska is 3.7% 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,390.