Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $21,820 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.49
10th percentile $18,150
90th percentile $28,840
Employed locally 4,710
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,150
    25th
    $20,570
    50th (median)
    $21,820
    75th
    $26,030
    90th
    $28,840

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 57% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,920
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $23,220
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,580
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,820
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $24,580
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Brownsville, TX is $10.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 28.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,150 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,570.