Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $28,040 -8% vs national
Median hourly $13.48
10th percentile $21,650
90th percentile $35,310
Employed locally 27,020
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,650
    25th
    $23,300
    50th (median)
    $28,040
    75th
    $31,090
    90th
    $35,310

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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
    Napa, CA $38,270
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $36,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Grants Pass, OR $34,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Lexington Park, MD $31,200

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,830
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,020
    Bartenders $23,210
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,800
    Dishwashers $28,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $13.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,650 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,300.