Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,710 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $37,280
Employed locally 2,330
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $29,790
    50th (median)
    $30,710
    75th
    $35,220
    90th
    $37,280

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,580
    Food Preparation Workers $33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,570
    Bartenders $31,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Eastern Oregon is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Eastern Oregon is 0.8% 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 Oregon?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,790.