Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $27,270 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.11
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $34,890
Employed locally 390
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $22,180
    50th (median)
    $27,270
    75th
    $34,070
    90th
    $34,890

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 51% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,280
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $28,020
    Morgantown, WV $27,300
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $26,750
    Beckley, WV $25,080

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,280
    Waiters and Waitresses$31,300
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,620
    Food Preparation Workers$27,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $13.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 10.5% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,180.