Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $28,430 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $22,260
90th percentile $35,830
Employed locally 2,760
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,260
    25th
    $23,990
    50th (median)
    $28,430
    75th
    $29,840
    90th
    $35,830

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 57% 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
    Salinas, CA $37,440
    Washington $36,820
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,250
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920
    Redding, CA $35,880

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,910
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32,440
    Food Preparation Workers$30,200
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Elkhart, IN is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Elkhart, IN is 6.7% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,260 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,990.