Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $35,680 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $44,610
Employed locally 2,820
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $35,680
    75th
    $36,620
    90th
    $44,610

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 56% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Washington $36,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,190
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,010
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,240
    Food Preparation Workers $37,160
    Bartenders $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900
    Dishwashers $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Bellingham, WA is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Bellingham, WA is 17.1% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.