Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $35,430 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $31,950
90th percentile $43,860
Employed locally 2,610
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,950
    25th
    $34,040
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $43,860

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $35,430
    Massachusetts $35,060

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,820
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,010
    Bartenders $36,160
    Food Preparation Workers $37,780
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Barnstable Town, MA is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 16.2% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,950 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,040.