Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $29,000 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.94
10th percentile $21,560
90th percentile $35,620
Employed locally 1,190
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,560
    25th
    $23,010
    50th (median)
    $29,000
    75th
    $31,220
    90th
    $35,620

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,390
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,190
    Bartenders$22,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,060
    Food Preparation Workers$30,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southwest Montana is $13.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southwest Montana is 4.9% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,560 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,010.