Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $27,530 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.24
10th percentile $25,810
90th percentile $35,800
Employed locally 940
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,810
    25th
    $27,070
    50th (median)
    $27,530
    75th
    $29,940
    90th
    $35,800

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$27,790
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,920
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,900
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,910
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southwest Missouri is $13.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southwest Missouri is 9.7% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,070.