Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $23,490 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.29
10th percentile $18,200
90th percentile $35,310
Employed locally 720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,200
    25th
    $21,060
    50th (median)
    $23,490
    75th
    $30,960
    90th
    $35,310

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,280
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $28,020
    Morgantown, WV $27,300
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $27,270
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $26,750

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,820
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,600
    Food Preparation Workers $27,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Charleston, WV is $11.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 22.9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,200 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,060.