Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $28,160 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.54
10th percentile $18,470
90th percentile $36,650
Employed locally 820
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,470
    25th
    $22,200
    50th (median)
    $28,160
    75th
    $33,350
    90th
    $36,650

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 66% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Anchorage, AK $34,860
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,850
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $33,620
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $31,480
    Grand Junction, CO $31,390

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,210
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,030
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,380
    Food Preparation Workers $28,080
    Bartenders $33,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Pinehurst, NC is $13.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Pinehurst, NC is 7.6% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,470 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,200.