Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $30,000 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $35,850
Employed locally 1,250
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $29,040
    50th (median)
    $30,000
    75th
    $34,260
    90th
    $35,850

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,190
    Bartenders $26,400
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,680
    Food Preparation Workers $31,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,690
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northeast Minnesota is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 1.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,040.