Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $33,320 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.02
10th percentile $30,270
90th percentile $39,810
Employed locally 5,400
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,270
    25th
    $31,000
    50th (median)
    $33,320
    75th
    $36,250
    90th
    $39,810

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 56% 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
    California $37,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $36,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,310

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,110
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,560
    Food Preparation Workers $36,100
    Bartenders $31,160
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $44,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Salem, OR is $16.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Salem, OR is 9.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,270 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,000.