Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $28,130 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.53
10th percentile $26,360
90th percentile $35,760
Employed locally 34,020
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,360
    25th
    $26,950
    50th (median)
    $28,130
    75th
    $31,580
    90th
    $35,760

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $30,020
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $28,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $28,710
    Flint, MI $28,280
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $28,230

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,820
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,530
    Food Preparation Workers $35,600
    Bartenders $36,140
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Tampa, FL is $13.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 7.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,360 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,950.