Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Toledo, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Toledo, OH

Median annual salary $27,600 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.27
10th percentile $22,770
90th percentile $34,280
Employed locally 8,430
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,770
    25th
    $23,670
    50th (median)
    $27,600
    75th
    $29,140
    90th
    $34,280

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 57% 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
    Columbus, OH $28,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,790
    Cleveland, OH $28,240
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,140
    Ohio $28,100
    Akron, OH $28,020

    Related occupations in Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,230
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,840
    Bartenders$29,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,460
    Cooks, Fast Food$21,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Toledo, OH is $13.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Toledo, OH is 9.4% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,770 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,670.