Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $34,850 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,150
Employed locally 33,490
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,160
    50th (median)
    $34,850
    75th
    $36,140
    90th
    $45,150

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 63% 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
    California $37,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $36,840
    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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,310

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,060
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,200
    Food Preparation Workers $37,270
    Bartenders $36,240
    Dishwashers $35,860

    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, OR-WA is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 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, OR-WA is 14.3% 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 $33,280 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,160.