Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $36,720 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $45,300
Employed locally 7,560
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $35,030
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $42,200
    90th
    $45,300

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 59% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Napa, CA $38,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,760
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,480
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,380
    Food Preparation Workers $36,540
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Stockton, CA is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Stockton, CA is 20.5% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,030.