Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $35,190 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $41,170
Employed locally 1,340
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $34,560
    50th (median)
    $35,190
    75th
    $35,820
    90th
    $41,170

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 52% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Washington $36,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,190
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,010
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,340
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,470
    Food Preparation Workers $37,320
    Bartenders $46,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,370
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Longview, WA is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Longview, WA is 15.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,560.