Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $29,040 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $34,550
Employed locally 4,510
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,140
    50th (median)
    $29,040
    75th
    $30,710
    90th
    $34,550

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,800
    Food Preparation Workers$30,250
    Bartenders$28,960
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,530
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in South Nebraska is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in South Nebraska 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,140.