Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $27,730 -9% vs national
Median hourly $13.33
10th percentile $25,480
90th percentile $35,170
Employed locally 22,560
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,480
    25th
    $26,950
    50th (median)
    $27,730
    75th
    $29,210
    90th
    $35,170

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 64% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,020
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $28,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $28,710
    Flint, MI $28,280
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $28,230

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,920
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,760
    Food Preparation Workers$35,630
    Bartenders$33,280
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Jacksonville, FL is $13.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 9% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,480 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,950.