Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $29,940 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.39
10th percentile $28,700
90th percentile $36,300
Employed locally 21,660
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,700
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $29,940
    75th
    $33,430
    90th
    $36,300

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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
    Modesto, CA $37,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,010
    Vermont $34,540

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,030
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,380
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,730
    Bartenders $29,120
    Food Preparation Workers $34,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $14.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1.8% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,700 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.