Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $31,410 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.10
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $37,960
Employed locally 2,170
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,120
    50th (median)
    $31,410
    75th
    $33,350
    90th
    $37,960

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 44% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $33,870
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $31,270
    Tucson, AZ $30,890
    Yuma, AZ $30,090
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $29,850

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150
    Food Preparation Workers $33,550
    Bartenders $36,940
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $31,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $15.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 3.1% above 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,120.