Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $27,750 -9% vs national
Median hourly $13.34
10th percentile $26,050
90th percentile $36,910
Employed locally 4,360
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,050
    25th
    $26,990
    50th (median)
    $27,750
    75th
    $33,390
    90th
    $36,910

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 65% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,020
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $28,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $28,710
    Flint, MI $28,280
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $28,230

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,940
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,740
    Bartenders $29,920
    Food Preparation Workers $35,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Crestview, FL is $13.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Crestview, FL is 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,050 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,990.