Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $27,840 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.39
10th percentile $24,660
90th percentile $34,990
Employed locally 8,720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,660
    25th
    $26,560
    50th (median)
    $27,840
    75th
    $29,090
    90th
    $34,990

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 64% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $36,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,870
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,360
    Cooks, Fast Food$24,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32,540
    Food Preparation Workers$31,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $13.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 8.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,660 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,560.