Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $33,470 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.09
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $36,790
Employed locally 4,360
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $33,470
    75th
    $34,910
    90th
    $36,790

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,030
    Bartenders $36,130
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,530
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,050
    Food Preparation Workers $34,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southwest New York is $16.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southwest New York is 9.8% above 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 New York?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.