Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $28,510 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.71
10th percentile $21,680
90th percentile $35,220
Employed locally 1,360
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,680
    25th
    $23,390
    50th (median)
    $28,510
    75th
    $31,780
    90th
    $35,220

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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
    District of Columbia $38,240
    California $37,010
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,310
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,760
    Bartenders $23,750
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,670
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Dubuque, IA is $13.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 6.5% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,680 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,390.