Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $28,330 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $22,910
90th percentile $36,220
Employed locally 2,820
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,910
    25th
    $24,070
    50th (median)
    $28,330
    75th
    $30,680
    90th
    $36,220

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 30% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 70% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,570
    Waco, TX $27,270
    Odessa, TX $27,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $26,960

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,290
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,260
    Food Preparation Workers$29,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,550
    Bartenders$28,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Midland, TX is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Midland, TX is 7.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,910 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,070.