Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $28,380 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.65
10th percentile $21,050
90th percentile $36,050
Employed locally 2,910
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,050
    25th
    $22,510
    50th (median)
    $28,380
    75th
    $34,330
    90th
    $36,050

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 52% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Anchorage, AK $34,860
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,850
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $33,620
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $31,480
    Grand Junction, CO $31,390

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,490
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,350
    Food Preparation Workers $26,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,200

    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, NC is $13.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.14 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, NC is 6.9% 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 $21,050 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,510.