Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $29,170 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $37,090
Employed locally 12,360
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $27,900
    50th (median)
    $29,170
    75th
    $31,030
    90th
    $37,090

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 57% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,690

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,360
    Food Preparation Workers $30,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,200
    Bartenders $30,600
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.3% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,900.