Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $29,760 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.31
10th percentile $24,500
90th percentile $36,310
Employed locally 4,570
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,500
    25th
    $28,820
    50th (median)
    $29,760
    75th
    $34,950
    90th
    $36,310

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,070
    Bartenders $26,470
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,050
    Food Preparation Workers $32,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,250
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northwest Minnesota is $14.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 2.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,500 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,820.