Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,540 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.24
10th percentile $20,390
90th percentile $35,620
Employed locally 1,990
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,390
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $27,540
    75th
    $29,930
    90th
    $35,620

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,840
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,720
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,490
    Bartenders$21,780
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northeast Iowa is $13.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northeast Iowa is 9.6% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,390 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.