Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $26,500 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.74
10th percentile $21,620
90th percentile $33,240
Employed locally 2,810
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,620
    25th
    $22,780
    50th (median)
    $26,500
    75th
    $28,700
    90th
    $33,240

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 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
    Salinas, CA $37,440
    Washington $36,820
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,250
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920
    Redding, CA $35,880

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,500
    Bartenders $21,280
    Food Preparation Workers $28,070
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Terre Haute, IN is $12.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 13.1% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,620 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,780.