Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $31,160 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.98
10th percentile $29,970
90th percentile $38,640
Employed locally 2,910
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,970
    25th
    $30,440
    50th (median)
    $31,160
    75th
    $34,820
    90th
    $38,640

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,840
    Food Preparation Workers $34,490
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,780
    Bartenders $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Arizona is $14.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Arizona is 2.2% above 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,970 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,440.