Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $23,300 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.20
10th percentile $18,800
90th percentile $31,040
Employed locally 1,600
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,800
    25th
    $21,800
    50th (median)
    $23,300
    75th
    $27,220
    90th
    $31,040

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,240
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $29,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,070
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $28,920
    Michigan $28,870
    Sheboygan, WI $28,580

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$19,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,130
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,110
    Food Preparation Workers$31,430
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24,930
    Bartenders$19,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Dalton, GA is $11.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Dalton, GA is 23.6% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,800 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,800.