Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $28,100 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.51
10th percentile $22,740
90th percentile $36,570
Employed locally 2,010
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,740
    25th
    $26,110
    50th (median)
    $28,100
    75th
    $30,110
    90th
    $36,570

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 56% 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
    Elmira, NY $32,860
    Minnesota $31,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Ann Arbor, MI $30,090

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,900
    Bartenders $38,100
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,240
    Food Preparation Workers $30,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Niles, MI is $13.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Niles, MI is 7.8% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,740 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,110.