Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $28,760 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $22,240
90th percentile $35,430
Employed locally 30,950
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,240
    25th
    $26,920
    50th (median)
    $28,760
    75th
    $32,670
    90th
    $35,430

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 63% 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
    Salinas, CA $37,440
    Washington $36,820
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,250
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920
    Redding, CA $35,880

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,040
    Food Preparation Workers $31,180
    Bartenders $23,610
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 5.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,240 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,920.