Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $36,840 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $45,400
Employed locally 1,720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $42,790
    90th
    $45,400

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Napa, CA $38,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,140
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Food Preparation Workers $36,300
    Bartenders $34,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Hanford, CA is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Hanford, CA is 20.9% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.