Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $31,030 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $40,320
Employed locally 1,780
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $31,030
    75th
    $36,200
    90th
    $40,320

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Bartenders $31,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Central Oregon is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Central Oregon is 1.8% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.