Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,080 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.10
10th percentile $17,790
90th percentile $30,110
Employed locally 3,720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,790
    25th
    $22,020
    50th (median)
    $23,080
    75th
    $27,400
    90th
    $30,110

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,220
    Food Preparation Workers$29,080
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,380
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in East Georgia is $11.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in East Georgia is 24.3% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,790 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,020.