Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $28,210 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.56
10th percentile $21,320
90th percentile $34,830
Employed locally 2,070
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,320
    25th
    $22,850
    50th (median)
    $28,210
    75th
    $29,940
    90th
    $34,830

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $33,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $31,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,650
    Bartenders $22,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,870
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,090
    Food Preparation Workers $33,040
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Eau Claire, WI is $13.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.97 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 7.4% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,320 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,850.