Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $30,140 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.49
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $36,700
Employed locally 2,860
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $28,530
    50th (median)
    $30,140
    75th
    $33,790
    90th
    $36,700

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 33% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 67% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,280

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,960
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,760
    Bartenders$46,390
    Dishwashers$33,340
    Food Preparation Workers$33,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Charlottesville, VA is $14.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.1% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,530.