Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in South Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,820 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.97
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $30,480
Employed locally 7,320
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $21,780
    50th (median)
    $22,820
    75th
    $27,570
    90th
    $30,480

    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

    Related occupations in South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,970
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,390
    Food Preparation Workers$29,290
    Dishwashers$25,440
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in South Georgia is $10.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in South Georgia is 25.1% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,780.