Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $22,430 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.78
10th percentile $18,780
90th percentile $28,180
Employed locally 1,700
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,780
    25th
    $21,950
    50th (median)
    $22,430
    75th
    $27,170
    90th
    $28,180

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,200
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$24,860
    Food Preparation Workers$26,900
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southern South Carolina is $10.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southern South Carolina is 26.4% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,780 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,950.