Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,570 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.26
10th percentile $18,060
90th percentile $34,270
Employed locally 2,190
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,060
    25th
    $21,980
    50th (median)
    $27,570
    75th
    $29,140
    90th
    $34,270

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,800
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,580
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,680
    Food Preparation Workers$29,890
    Bartenders$21,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northwestern Idaho is $13.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northwestern Idaho is 9.5% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,060 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,980.