Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $27,500 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.22
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $34,510
Employed locally 1,460
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,620
    50th (median)
    $27,500
    75th
    $29,340
    90th
    $34,510

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,880
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,440
    Bartenders $36,550
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,690
    Food Preparation Workers $29,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northeast Virginia is $13.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northeast Virginia is 9.8% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,620.