Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $29,890 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.37
10th percentile $27,910
90th percentile $36,700
Employed locally 5,440
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,910
    25th
    $29,000
    50th (median)
    $29,890
    75th
    $33,320
    90th
    $36,700

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 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
    Rapid City, SD $29,220
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $28,940
    Gadsden, AL $22,420

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,230
    Food Preparation Workers $29,510
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,490
    Bartenders $29,230
    Cooks, Short Order $33,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $14.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 1.9% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,910 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,000.