Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $35,150 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.90
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $42,900
Employed locally 7,390
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $35,150
    75th
    $36,510
    90th
    $42,900

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Merced, CA $36,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,190

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,960
    Food Preparation Workers $36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,730
    Bartenders $51,180
    Dishwashers $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Portland, ME is $16.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Portland, ME is 15.3% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.