Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $31,300 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.05
10th percentile $24,080
90th percentile $38,080
Employed locally 6,580
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,080
    25th
    $27,050
    50th (median)
    $31,300
    75th
    $34,640
    90th
    $38,080

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,310
    Carson City, NV $30,310
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $28,920
    Greenville, NC $28,490
    Jacksonville, FL $27,730

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $24,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,080
    Bartenders $24,330
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,590
    Food Preparation Workers $33,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Reno, NV is $15.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Reno, NV is 2.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,080 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,050.