Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $26,190 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.59
10th percentile $21,160
90th percentile $31,520
Employed locally 1,890
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,160
    25th
    $22,240
    50th (median)
    $26,190
    75th
    $27,770
    90th
    $31,520

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 63% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,920
    Midland, TX $28,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,570
    Waco, TX $27,270
    Odessa, TX $27,120

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,070
    Food Preparation Workers$28,190
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,230
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,540
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Sherman, TX is $12.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Sherman, TX is 14.1% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,160 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,240.