Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $28,920 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.91
10th percentile $24,270
90th percentile $38,970
Employed locally 35,020
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,270
    25th
    $26,600
    50th (median)
    $28,920
    75th
    $35,170
    90th
    $38,970

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,310
    Reno, NV $31,300
    Carson City, NV $30,310
    Greenville, NC $28,490
    Jacksonville, FL $27,730

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,220
    Bartenders $27,570
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,670
    Food Preparation Workers $33,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Las Vegas, NV is $13.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 5.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,270 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,600.