Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,610 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.27
10th percentile $18,920
90th percentile $34,020
Employed locally 6,070
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,920
    25th
    $22,520
    50th (median)
    $27,610
    75th
    $29,100
    90th
    $34,020

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,110
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,920
    Food Preparation Workers$28,830
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,450
    Bartenders$22,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southern Indiana is $13.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southern Indiana is 9.4% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,920 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,520.