Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $27,220 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.09
10th percentile $25,810
90th percentile $33,960
Employed locally 1,620
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,810
    25th
    $26,940
    50th (median)
    $27,220
    75th
    $29,720
    90th
    $33,960

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,520
    Waiters and Waitresses$25,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,800
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,530
    Food Preparation Workers$28,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southeast Missouri is $13.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 10.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,940.