Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $30,890 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.85
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $37,920
Employed locally 10,900
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,200
    50th (median)
    $30,890
    75th
    $33,670
    90th
    $37,920

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 55% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $33,870
    Flagstaff, AZ $33,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $31,270
    Yuma, AZ $30,090
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $29,850

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,280
    Food Preparation Workers $34,430
    Bartenders $36,760
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Tucson, AZ is $14.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,200.