Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $27,580 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.26
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $36,130
Employed locally 4,680
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,470
    50th (median)
    $27,580
    75th
    $32,380
    90th
    $36,130

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 53% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,020
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $28,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $28,710
    Flint, MI $28,280
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $28,230

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,720
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,530
    Food Preparation Workers $33,860
    Bartenders $29,870
    Dishwashers $28,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Gainesville, FL is $13.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Gainesville, FL is 9.5% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,470.