Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $29,640 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.25
10th percentile $23,770
90th percentile $36,770
Employed locally 4,460
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,770
    25th
    $28,550
    50th (median)
    $29,640
    75th
    $34,570
    90th
    $36,770

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,160
    Food Preparation Workers$33,510
    Bartenders$26,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,750
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,770
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southeast Minnesota is $14.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 2.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,770 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,550.