Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,830 +11% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $36,160
Employed locally 2,860
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,470
    50th (median)
    $33,830
    75th
    $34,640
    90th
    $36,160

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,470
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,420
    Bartenders$39,410
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,710
    Food Preparation Workers$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.86 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 11% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,470.