Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,540 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.36
10th percentile $16,070
90th percentile $29,710
Employed locally 1,410
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,070
    25th
    $19,600
    50th (median)
    $21,540
    75th
    $22,570
    90th
    $29,710

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $21,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $16,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,770
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,160
    Cooks, Restaurant $26,960
    Cooks, Short Order $22,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Central Louisiana is $10.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Central Louisiana is 29.3% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,070 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,600.