Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,530 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.83
10th percentile $18,890
90th percentile $28,460
Employed locally 1,520
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,890
    25th
    $21,370
    50th (median)
    $22,530
    75th
    $26,060
    90th
    $28,460

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,430
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,800
    Food Preparation Workers$21,060
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southeast Alabama is $10.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southeast Alabama is 26.1% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,890 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,370.