Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $28,920 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $21,130
90th percentile $36,710
Employed locally 36,210
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,130
    25th
    $27,030
    50th (median)
    $28,920
    75th
    $33,430
    90th
    $36,710

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 30% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 70% 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
    Midland, TX $28,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,570
    Waco, TX $27,270
    Odessa, TX $27,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $26,960

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,240
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,590
    Food Preparation Workers $33,310
    Bartenders $30,160
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Austin, TX is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Austin, TX is 5.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,130 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,030.