Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $22,380 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.76
10th percentile $18,660
90th percentile $28,400
Employed locally 820
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,660
    25th
    $21,120
    50th (median)
    $22,380
    75th
    $25,930
    90th
    $28,400

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,650
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,950
    Food Preparation Workers $20,900
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southwest Alabama is $10.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southwest Alabama is 26.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,660 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,120.