Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $22,290 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.72
10th percentile $18,590
90th percentile $28,640
Employed locally 1,200
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,590
    25th
    $20,160
    50th (median)
    $22,290
    75th
    $25,070
    90th
    $28,640

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    Salinas, CA $37,440
    California $37,010
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,500
    Food Preparation Workers $22,600
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Dothan, AL is $10.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $12.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Dothan, AL is 26.9% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,590 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,160.