Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $30,090 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.47
10th percentile $24,300
90th percentile $36,260
Employed locally 5,450
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,300
    25th
    $28,190
    50th (median)
    $30,090
    75th
    $33,580
    90th
    $36,260

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 65% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Elmira, NY $32,860
    Minnesota $31,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $30,000

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,240
    Bartenders $46,080
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,330
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $14.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 1.3% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,300 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,190.