Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,600 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.86
10th percentile $18,580
90th percentile $30,540
Employed locally 1,630
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,580
    25th
    $21,410
    50th (median)
    $22,600
    75th
    $27,060
    90th
    $30,540

    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 Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,340
    Food Preparation Workers$24,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,280
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,480
    Bartenders$22,680
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Border Region of Texas is $10.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.01 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Border Region of Texas is 25.9% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,580 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,410.