Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $26,640 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.81
10th percentile $21,590
90th percentile $33,870
Employed locally 2,200
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,590
    25th
    $22,550
    50th (median)
    $26,640
    75th
    $28,480
    90th
    $33,870

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 55% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $29,460
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,730
    Knoxville, TN $27,680
    Clarksville, TN-KY $27,270
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $27,160
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $26,840

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,430
    Food Preparation Workers $25,950
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,250
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,670

    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, TN is $12.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.97 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, TN is 12.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,590 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,550.