Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $29,060 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.97
10th percentile $22,280
90th percentile $36,220
Employed locally 19,210
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,280
    25th
    $23,210
    50th (median)
    $29,060
    75th
    $34,220
    90th
    $36,220

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 31% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 69% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $35,400
    Portland-South Portland, ME $35,150
    Connecticut $33,980
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $33,800
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $33,470
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $33,170

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,350
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,270
    Food Preparation Workers $32,090
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,850
    Cooks, Fast Food $31,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $13.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.81 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,280 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,210.