Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $22,680 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.91
10th percentile $16,790
90th percentile $34,720
Employed locally 1,310
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,790
    25th
    $21,480
    50th (median)
    $22,680
    75th
    $28,460
    90th
    $34,720

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 35% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 65% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $36,440
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $35,860
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $35,710
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,480

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $22,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $15,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,250
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $25,950
    Bartenders $17,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Houma, LA is $10.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Houma, LA is 25.6% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,790 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,480.