Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,170 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.95
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $37,050
Employed locally 1,590
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $33,170
    75th
    $34,960
    90th
    $37,050

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,840
    Food Preparation Workers $35,040
    Bartenders $33,660
    Dishwashers $34,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Connecticut is $15.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Connecticut is 8.8% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.