Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $28,580 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $35,800
Employed locally 5,580
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $26,770
    50th (median)
    $28,580
    75th
    $30,630
    90th
    $35,800

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Elmira, NY $32,860
    Minnesota $31,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Ann Arbor, MI $30,090

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,890
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,810
    Bartenders$45,330
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,770
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Lansing, MI is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 6.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,770.