Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $26,370 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.68
10th percentile $21,880
90th percentile $30,810
Employed locally 1,050
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,880
    25th
    $22,620
    50th (median)
    $26,370
    75th
    $27,550
    90th
    $30,810

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,790
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $28,340
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $27,740
    Paducah, KY-IL $27,620
    Bowling Green, KY $27,580
    Sandusky, OH $27,480

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,590
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,750
    Food Preparation Workers $23,930
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,130
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Owensboro, KY is $12.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Owensboro, KY is 13.5% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,880 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,620.