Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $29,770 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.31
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $36,130
Employed locally 14,410
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $28,090
    50th (median)
    $29,770
    75th
    $33,820
    90th
    $36,130

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 64% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $35,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $35,420
    New York $35,270
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $35,080
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,880

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,090
    Food Preparation Workers $33,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,530
    Bartenders $30,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,560
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Omaha, NE-IA is $14.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 2.3% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,090.