Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,840 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.46
10th percentile $20,330
90th percentile $30,630
Employed locally 5,920
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,330
    25th
    $22,230
    50th (median)
    $23,840
    75th
    $27,150
    90th
    $30,630

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,900
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,550
    Food Preparation Workers $29,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,720
    Dishwashers $26,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Middle Georgia is $11.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Middle Georgia is 21.8% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,330 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,230.