Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $27,480 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.21
10th percentile $23,200
90th percentile $34,130
Employed locally 2,050
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,200
    25th
    $23,940
    50th (median)
    $27,480
    75th
    $28,760
    90th
    $34,130

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% 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
    Columbus, OH $28,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,790
    Cleveland, OH $28,240
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,140
    Ohio $28,100
    Akron, OH $28,020

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,070
    Bartenders $29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Food Preparation Workers $31,720
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Sandusky, OH is $13.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Sandusky, OH is 9.8% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,200 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,940.