Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $23,740 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.41
10th percentile $20,270
90th percentile $30,120
Employed locally 6,840
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,270
    25th
    $21,620
    50th (median)
    $23,740
    75th
    $27,220
    90th
    $30,120

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 64% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,920
    Midland, TX $28,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,570
    Waco, TX $27,270
    Odessa, TX $27,120

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,020
    Food Preparation Workers $27,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,110
    Bartenders $27,920
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Corpus Christi, TX is $11.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 22.1% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,270 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,620.