Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $36,600 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 1,670
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $42,400
    90th
    $44,720

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Napa, CA $38,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,230
    Food Preparation Workers $35,780
    Dishwashers $35,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in El Centro, CA is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in El Centro, CA is 20.1% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.