Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $28,640 -6% vs national
Median hourly $13.77
10th percentile $21,710
90th percentile $35,040
Employed locally 1,420
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,710
    25th
    $25,100
    50th (median)
    $28,640
    75th
    $31,310
    90th
    $35,040

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 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
    Bozeman, MT $34,210
    Binghamton, NY $31,950
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Billings, MT $29,690
    Helena, MT $29,050
    Sumter, SC $22,890

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,670
    Bartenders $22,450
    Food Preparation Workers $29,910
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Great Falls, MT is $13.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Great Falls, MT is 6% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,710 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,100.