Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,430 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $36,090
Employed locally 1,560
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $23,420
    50th (median)
    $28,430
    75th
    $31,310
    90th
    $36,090

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bartenders $22,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,560
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150
    Food Preparation Workers $29,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in East-Central Montana is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.47 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in East-Central Montana is 6.7% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,420.