Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $33,580 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $36,410
Employed locally 5,040
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $33,580
    75th
    $34,840
    90th
    $36,410

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 52% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Barnstable Town, MA $35,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $35,430

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,370
    Bartenders $33,640
    Food Preparation Workers $35,960
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Springfield, MA is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Springfield, MA is 10.2% 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 Springfield?

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