Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $21,480 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $10.33
10th percentile $16,380
90th percentile $27,920
Employed locally 1,690
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,380
    25th
    $18,280
    50th (median)
    $21,480
    75th
    $22,660
    90th
    $27,920

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $21,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $15,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,760
    Cooks, Restaurant $24,420
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $24,340
    Bartenders $15,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southwest Louisiana is $10.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 29.5% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,380 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,280.