Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $28,130 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.52
10th percentile $22,750
90th percentile $35,270
Employed locally 2,160
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,750
    25th
    $26,590
    50th (median)
    $28,130
    75th
    $30,190
    90th
    $35,270

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 52% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Elmira, NY $32,860
    Minnesota $31,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Ann Arbor, MI $30,090

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,400
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,090
    Bartenders $41,990
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $36,160
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Saginaw, MI is $13.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Saginaw, MI is 7.7% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,750 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,590.