Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,520 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.83
10th percentile $19,030
90th percentile $30,440
Employed locally 950
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,030
    25th
    $22,010
    50th (median)
    $22,520
    75th
    $27,300
    90th
    $30,440

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,250
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,210
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $22,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,230
    Food Preparation Workers $22,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northwest Alabama is $10.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northwest Alabama is 26.1% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,030 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,010.