Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $30,120 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.48
10th percentile $26,060
90th percentile $36,680
Employed locally 2,200
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,060
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $30,120
    75th
    $35,270
    90th
    $36,680

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Rochester, MN $30,720
    Mankato, MN $30,700
    Fargo, ND-MN $30,010
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $29,890
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $29,410

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,180
    Food Preparation Workers $31,740
    Bartenders $24,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,840
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in St. Cloud, MN is $14.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.87 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 1.2% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,060 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.