Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $22,560 -26% vs national
Median hourly $10.85
10th percentile $17,860
90th percentile $29,440
Employed locally 8,080
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,860
    25th
    $21,620
    50th (median)
    $22,560
    75th
    $26,190
    90th
    $29,440

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,730
    Williamsport, PA $27,340
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $22,430
    Hattiesburg, MS $22,160

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,880
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,080
    Food Preparation Workers $26,700
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Jackson, MS is $10.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 26% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,860 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,620.