Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $23,220 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.16
10th percentile $20,380
90th percentile $28,560
Employed locally 1,920
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,380
    25th
    $21,730
    50th (median)
    $23,220
    75th
    $26,680
    90th
    $28,560

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 58% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,920
    Midland, TX $28,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,570
    Waco, TX $27,270
    Odessa, TX $27,120

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$24,690
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,390
    Food Preparation Workers$23,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,280
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Texarkana, TX-AR is $11.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 23.8% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,380 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,730.