Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $27,190 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.07
10th percentile $22,180
90th percentile $34,360
Employed locally 4,720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,180
    25th
    $23,080
    50th (median)
    $27,190
    75th
    $28,800
    90th
    $34,360

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $34,170
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $31,270
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,070
    Wisconsin $28,500
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $28,450

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $19,460
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,220
    Food Preparation Workers $28,740
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,000
    Bartenders $18,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Spartanburg, SC is $13.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 10.8% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,180 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,080.