Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $30,300 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.57
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $36,680
Employed locally 1,970
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $30,300
    75th
    $34,100
    90th
    $36,680

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $36,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,310

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$32,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,410
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,280
    Cooks, Fast Food$33,280
    Bartenders$30,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Pueblo, CO is $14.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Pueblo, CO is 0.6% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.