Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $27,870 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.40
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $35,250
Employed locally 1,530
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $27,870
    75th
    $29,350
    90th
    $35,250

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 58% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,020
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $28,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $28,710
    Flint, MI $28,280
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $28,230

    Related occupations in Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,320
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,360
    Food Preparation Workers$35,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,230
    Bartenders$28,430
    Dishwashers$29,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Punta Gorda, FL is $13.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 8.6% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.