Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $30,700 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $25,420
90th percentile $36,440
Employed locally 1,760
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,420
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $30,700
    75th
    $34,860
    90th
    $36,440

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 59% 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
    Rochester, MN $30,720
    St. Cloud, MN $30,120
    Fargo, ND-MN $30,010
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $29,890
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $29,410

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,100
    Bartenders$23,580
    Food Preparation Workers$34,460
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Mankato, MN is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 0.7% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,420 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.