Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,050 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.93
10th percentile $30,130
90th percentile $37,370
Employed locally 1,940
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,130
    25th
    $30,590
    50th (median)
    $31,050
    75th
    $36,150
    90th
    $37,370

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,370
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,460
    Bartenders $32,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.13 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.9% above 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,130 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,590.