Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $28,460 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $35,190
Employed locally 16,920
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $27,920
    50th (median)
    $28,460
    75th
    $31,450
    90th
    $35,190

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 66% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $34,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $34,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,280

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $29,120
    Bartenders $38,600
    Food Preparation Workers $31,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Richmond, VA is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 6.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,920.