Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $28,750 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.82
10th percentile $21,910
90th percentile $36,130
Employed locally 9,860
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,910
    25th
    $26,130
    50th (median)
    $28,750
    75th
    $33,100
    90th
    $36,130

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 29% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 71% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $35,400
    Portland-South Portland, ME $35,150
    Connecticut $33,980
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $33,800
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $33,470
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $33,170

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,210
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,930
    Food Preparation Workers $33,680
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,150
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Ogden, UT is $13.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Ogden, UT is 5.7% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,910 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,130.