Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,660 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.38
10th percentile $18,790
90th percentile $33,900
Employed locally 3,760
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,790
    25th
    $22,500
    50th (median)
    $23,660
    75th
    $29,120
    90th
    $33,900

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,200
    Bartenders $20,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,080
    Food Preparation Workers $27,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $11.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.45 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 22.4% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,790 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,500.