Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $29,920 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $22,820
90th percentile $35,650
Employed locally 8,620
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,820
    25th
    $26,520
    50th (median)
    $29,920
    75th
    $34,100
    90th
    $35,650

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 66% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $33,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $31,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,520
    Bartenders $22,450
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,580
    Food Preparation Workers $35,260
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Madison, WI is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Madison, WI is 1.8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,820 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,520.