Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $28,630 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $34,060
Employed locally 1,220
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,410
    50th (median)
    $28,630
    75th
    $30,290
    90th
    $34,060

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,810
    Food Preparation Workers $29,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,270
    Bartenders $28,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northwest Nebraska is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northwest Nebraska is 6.1% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,410.