Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $33,550 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $38,050
Employed locally 1,440
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $30,820
    50th (median)
    $33,550
    75th
    $34,850
    90th
    $38,050

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 50% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Merced, CA $36,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,190

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$38,740
    Food Preparation Workers$34,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$44,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,380
    Bartenders$38,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Lewiston, ME is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Lewiston, ME is 10.1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,820.