Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $33,430 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.07
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $36,630
Employed locally 2,720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $33,430
    75th
    $35,160
    90th
    $36,630

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $34,980
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $34,170
    Connecticut $33,980
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $33,700
    New Haven, CT $33,670

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,290
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,100
    Bartenders$34,230
    Food Preparation Workers$34,750
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Norwich, CT is $16.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Norwich, CT is 9.7% above 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.