Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $34,260 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.47
10th percentile $30,960
90th percentile $42,580
Employed locally 1,180
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,960
    25th
    $31,830
    50th (median)
    $34,260
    75th
    $35,930
    90th
    $42,580

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 42% 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
    California $37,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $36,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,310

    Related occupations in Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,670
    Food Preparation Workers $35,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,760
    Bartenders $33,860
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Grants Pass, OR is $16.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Grants Pass, OR is 12.4% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,960 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,830.