Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $22,840 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.98
10th percentile $18,240
90th percentile $27,840
Employed locally 2,070
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,240
    25th
    $21,700
    50th (median)
    $22,840
    75th
    $26,460
    90th
    $27,840

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$20,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$28,460
    Food Preparation Workers$21,780
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,830
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,370
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in East Kentucky is $10.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in East Kentucky is 25.1% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,240 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,700.