Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $24,530 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.79
10th percentile $20,280
90th percentile $32,760
Employed locally 4,040
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,280
    25th
    $21,990
    50th (median)
    $24,530
    75th
    $27,740
    90th
    $32,760

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,240
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $29,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,070
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $28,920
    Michigan $28,870
    Sheboygan, WI $28,580

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,740
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,990
    Food Preparation Workers$30,320
    Bartenders$19,500
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Athens, GA is $11.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Athens, GA is 19.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,280 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,990.