Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $28,240 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.58
10th percentile $23,370
90th percentile $35,440
Employed locally 27,850
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,370
    25th
    $27,610
    50th (median)
    $28,240
    75th
    $29,810
    90th
    $35,440

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 59% 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
    Columbus, OH $28,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,790
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,140
    Ohio $28,100
    Akron, OH $28,020
    Toledo, OH $27,600

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,180
    Bartenders $30,190
    Food Preparation Workers $32,140
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Cleveland, OH is $13.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 7.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,370 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,610.