Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $22,160 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $10.65
10th percentile $17,460
90th percentile $28,620
Employed locally 1,930
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,460
    25th
    $20,930
    50th (median)
    $22,160
    75th
    $23,090
    90th
    $28,620

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,730
    Williamsport, PA $27,340
    Jackson, MS $22,560
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $22,430

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,480
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,520
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,280
    Food Preparation Workers$27,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Hattiesburg, MS is $10.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 27.3% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,460 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,930.